# Bearnes Voluntary Primary School — Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1788
- **Principal:** Tracy Hoare, Executive Academy Head

## Contact

- **Address:** Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon.
- **Phone:** 01626 353980
- **Website:** http://www.bearnes.thelink.academy/website
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/newton-abbot/bearnes-voluntary-primary-school-17200

## About

Bearnes Primary School is situated in the centre of the busy market town of Newton Abbot. The school has a strong ethos of self-fulfilment for the pupils while of equal importance is the development of a caring and nurturing attitude to life.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Apr 2015
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Apr 2015

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent School Experience: I've been thoroughly impressed with Bearnes Primary School. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the staff are incredibly supportive and caring. My child has thrived academically and socially since joining the school, and we feel like part of the community. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Feelings: We've had a mixed experience with Bearnes Primary School. The school's ethos and values are lovely, and my child has made some wonderful friends. However, we've encountered some inconsistencies in teaching quality and communication with the school. We're hoping things will improve as we settle in. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — A School with a Heart: We were so sad to leave Bearnes Primary School when our child moved up to secondary school. The school's values of self-fulfilment and community are truly inspiring, and my child has taken them with them into their teenage years. The staff are passionate and dedicated, and the school's commitment to local partnerships is impressive. *(Jun 2021)*

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