The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 255
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 19.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- TEAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Thomas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPathfield School
Special school · Very close
Pilton Community College
Secondary · 355m away
Yeo Valley Primary School
Primary · 826m away
Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Primary · 1.3km away
Eden Park Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Newport Community School
Primary · 2.3km away
Newport Community School Primary Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy?
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy currently has 255 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy take?
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy?
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy is in Barnstaple, EX31 1JU, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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