The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 190
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- SENtient Trust
- Head
- Mr Stuart Allman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Abbey Road, Pilton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Primary · Very close
Pilton Community College
Secondary · Very close
Yeo Valley Primary School
Primary · 896m away
Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Primary · 1.4km away
Eden Park Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Newport Community School
Primary · 2.4km away
Newport Community School Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Pathfield School's Ofsted rating?
Pathfield School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pathfield School?
Pathfield School currently has 190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pathfield School take?
Pathfield School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Pathfield School?
Pathfield School is in Barnstaple, EX31 1JU, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pathfield School have a sixth form?
Yes, Pathfield School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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