Devon · South West
Schools in Barnstaple
31 schools have a Barnstaple postal address: 24 primary and 2 secondary, with the rest nursery, special, sixth-form and independent schools. Rank them on GCSE and KS2 results, check Ofsted, and add your postcode to sort by distance.
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Averages cover state mainstream schools, the basis of the national figures. Special and independent schools are in the table below but not in the averages.
Ofsted across Barnstaple
Most recent inspection outcome for every school with a published judgement. Click a bar to filter the table.
Spread of Attainment 8
Number of Barnstaple secondaries in each band. Click a bar to filter the table.
Barnstaple schools
Ranked by Attainment 8 — switch the measure to reorder
| Select | # | School | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | 5+ Eng & maths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Buckland School Other independent school | 54.1 | — | 77% | |
| 2 | The Park Community School Academy converter · Not judged | 46.6 | -0.13 | 62% | |
| 3 | Pilton Community College Academy converter · Good | 46.4 | -0.23 | 64% | |
| 4 | On Track Education Services Ltd Other independent special school | 4.6 | — | 3% | |
| 5 | Pathfield School Foundation special school | 0.6 | -1.87 | 0% | |
| 6 | Ashleigh CofE Primary School Academy converter · Good | — | — | — | |
| 7 | Bishops Tawton Primary School Foundation school · Good | — | — | — | |
| 8 | Bratton Fleming Community Primary School Academy converter · Good | — | — | — | |
| 9 | Brayford Academy Academy converter · Good | — | — | — | |
| 10 | Eden Park Academy Academy converter · Requires improvement | — | — | — |
All schools in Barnstaple (A–Z)
1–31 of 31 schools
- Ashleigh CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · EX32 8LJ
- Bishops Tawton Primary SchoolPrimary · EX32 0AE
- Bratton Fleming Community Primary SchoolPrimary · EX31 4SB
- Brayford AcademyPrimary · EX32 7QJ
- Eden Park AcademyPrimary · EX32 8EF
- Filleigh Community Primary SchoolPrimary · EX32 0RS
- Fremington Primary SchoolPrimary · EX31 3DD
- Goodleigh Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · EX32 7LU
- Holywell Church of England SchoolPrimary · EX31 3HZ
- Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary SchoolPrimary · EX31 3PU
- Kentisbury Primary SchoolPrimary · EX31 4NG
- Landkey Community Primary AcademyPrimary · EX32 0LJ
- Marwood SchoolPrimary · EX31 4HF
- Newport Community School Primary AcademyPrimary · EX32 9BW
- On Track Education Services LtdNot applicable · EX31 3UD
- Orchard Vale Community SchoolPrimary · EX32 8QY
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, BarnstaplePrimary · EX32 8DN
- Parracombe Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · EX31 4QJ
- Pathfield SchoolNot applicable · EX31 1JU
- Pilton Bluecoat Church of England AcademyPrimary · EX31 1JU
- Pilton Community CollegeSecondary · EX31 1RB
- Pilton Infants' AcademyPrimary · EX31 1JU
- Roundswell Community Primary AcademyPrimary · EX31 3WJ
- Shirwell Community Primary SchoolPrimary · EX31 4JT
- Sticklepath Community Primary AcademyPrimary · EX31 2HH
- Swimbridge Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · EX32 0PJ
- The Lampard Community SchoolNot applicable · EX32 9DD
- The Park Community SchoolSecondary · EX32 9AX
- The Shoreline AcademyNot applicable · EX31 3UD
- West Buckland SchoolNot applicable · EX32 0SX
- Yeo Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · EX32 7HB
Admissions and catchment distances
All Barnstaple schools are in Devon. Apply through the council where you live, even for a school across a council border.
Common questions about schools in Barnstaple
How many schools are there in Barnstaple?
31 open schools have a Barnstaple postal address: 24 primary, 2 secondary and 5 others (nursery, special, sixth-form and independent).
Which state secondary schools in Barnstaple have the best GCSE results?
By Attainment 8 in the latest Department for Education results: The Park Community School (46.6), Pilton Community College (46.4). Progress 8, grade 5+ English and maths and Ofsted are in the table on this page.
Which council handles school admissions in Barnstaple?
Barnstaple schools are in Devon. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in a neighbouring council area, and each school’s admission rules decide who gets a place.