# Marwood School — Barnstaple, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Dr Stuart Boon

## Contact

- **Address:** Whiddon Muddiford Barnstaple Devon
- **Phone:** 01271 850395
- **Website:** https://www.marwood.devon.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/barnstaple/marwood-school-24249

## About

At Marwood Primary School, we believe in nurturing every child’s potential through a vision of GROWTH - a holistic approach that prepares children for a thriving future. Our vision shapes everything we do - from our curriculum to our community ethos - ensuring that every child grows academically, socially and personally.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Sep 2022
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Sep 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Sep 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Sep 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Sep 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Sep 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent School with a Great Team!: My child is really thriving at Marwood School. The teachers are amazing and the facilities are top-notch. We love the emphasis on sports and art, and the school's commitment to sustainability is really inspiring. We're so grateful to have found such a wonderful school! *(Aug 2023)*
- **5/5** — Lovely School with Wonderful Staff!: My child had an amazing time at Marwood School. The teachers were so supportive and encouraging, and the facilities were fantastic. We loved the Forest Schools program and the emphasis on STEM. We're so glad we made the decision to send our child there! *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Generally Happy but a Few Issues!: We're generally happy with Marwood School, but there have been a few issues with communication from the teachers. The facilities are great and the children seem to enjoy their lessons, but sometimes it feels like the school is a bit disjointed. We're hoping they'll sort out the issues soon! *(May 2022)*
- **5/5** — Great School with a Lovely Community!: We're so happy with Marwood School. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the children seem to have a wonderful time. We love the values of the school and the way they encourage the children to be their best selves. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the playground could do with a bit of refurbishment! *(Feb 2022)*

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