The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Head
- Mr Rob Meech (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chanters Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8DN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshleigh CofE Primary School
Primary · 318m away
Yeo Valley Primary School
Primary · 497m away
Eden Park Academy
Primary · 806m away
Newport Community School
Primary · 1.2km away
Newport Community School Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
The Lampard Community School
Special school · 1.2km away
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Pathfield School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple take?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple is in Barnstaple, EX32 8DN, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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