Schools in Barnstaple
31 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilton Community College Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Park Community School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (24)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School Foundation school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bratton Fleming Community Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Brayford Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Holywell Church of England School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Kentisbury Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Orchard Vale Community School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Parracombe Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy Free schools | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Swimbridge Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Yeo Valley Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Eden Park Academy Academy converter | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Marwood School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Filleigh Community Primary School Foundation school | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Fremington Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Pilton Infants' Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 4–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Shirwell Community Primary School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (5)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lampard Community School Academy special converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–16 | — |
| On Track Education Barnstaple Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–18 | — |
| Pathfield School Foundation special school | Standards maintained (2024) | 3–19 | — |
| The Shoreline Academy Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 5–16 | — |
| West Buckland School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–18 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.