The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 135
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 51.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Richard Blunt (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Eden Park Academy, Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Lampard Community School
Special school · 536m away
Newport Community School
Primary · 608m away
Newport Community School Primary Academy
Primary · 608m away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Primary · 806m away
Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Primary · 949m away
Orchard Vale Community School
Primary · 1.1km away
On Track Education Barnstaple
Independent · 1.3km away
Yeo Valley Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Eden Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Eden Park Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eden Park Academy?
Eden Park Academy currently has 135 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eden Park Academy take?
Eden Park Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Eden Park Academy?
Eden Park Academy is in Barnstaple, EX32 8EF, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eden Park Academy have a sixth form?
No, Eden Park Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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