The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 323
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 24.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Pearce (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Westacott Road, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOn Track Education Barnstaple
Independent · 692m away
Eden Park Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
The Lampard Community School
Special school · 1.3km away
Newport Community School
Primary · 1.5km away
Newport Community School Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Primary · 1.8km away
Landkey Community Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Orchard Vale Community School's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Vale Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Orchard Vale Community School?
Orchard Vale Community School currently has 323 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orchard Vale Community School take?
Orchard Vale Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Orchard Vale Community School?
Orchard Vale Community School is in Barnstaple, EX32 8QY, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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