Newton Poppleford Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Sidmouth, South West EX10 0EL · Devon
#634 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#6007 of 15,697 nationally
About Newton Poppleford Primary School
Newton Poppleford Primary School is a local authority primary located in Sidmouth, in the Devon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 190 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 59.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 634th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (44th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 190; capacity filled 90.5%.
There are 5 schools in Sidmouth; Newton Poppleford Primary School ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)71%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)6%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)17.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Newton Poppleford Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 190
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 17.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 90.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 71%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 6%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Newton Poppleford Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Tipton St John Church of England Primary School
Sidmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
83 students · 2.2 km away
St John's School
Sidmouth · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
182 students · 3.4 km away
Sidmouth Church of England Primary School
Sidmouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
448 students · 3.7 km away
Sidmouth College
Sidmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
825 students · 4.4 km away
Otterton Church of England Primary School
Budleigh Salterton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
43 students · 4.5 km away
West Hill Primary School
Ottery St Mary · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students · 4.6 km away
Drake's Church of England Primary School
Budleigh Salterton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
37 students · 5.4 km away
The King's School
Ottery St Mary · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,097 students · 5.7 km away
Sidbury Church of England Primary School
Sidbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
127 students · 5.7 km away
Ottery St Mary Primary School
Ottery St Mary · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
424 students · 6.0 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
190 students
Churchdown Parton Manor Infant School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
190 students
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
Swindon · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
190 students
Courtney Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
Stratton Church of England Primary School
Cirencester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
Wiveliscombe Primary School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Newton Poppleford Primary School a good school?
Newton Poppleford Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 59.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #634 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Newton Poppleford Primary School rank in South West?
Newton Poppleford Primary School ranks #634 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #6007 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Newton Poppleford Primary School?
Newton Poppleford Primary School had 190 students in 2025.
Is Newton Poppleford Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Newton Poppleford Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Newton Poppleford Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Newton Poppleford Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.