The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England 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
75%
+13.0pp 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)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 39
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 33.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mrs Jayne Peacock (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Lane, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4QJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Parracombe Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parracombe Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parracombe Church of England Primary School?
Parracombe Church of England Primary School currently has 39 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parracombe Church of England Primary School take?
Parracombe Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parracombe Church of England Primary School?
Parracombe Church of England Primary School is in Barnstaple, EX31 4QJ, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parracombe Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Parracombe Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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