The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.4
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 215 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 103 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,160
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 28%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Danny Heaton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPathfield School
Special school · Very close
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Primary · 355m away
Yeo Valley Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Primary · 1.7km away
Eden Park Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Newport Community School
Primary · 2.6km away
Newport Community School Primary Academy
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Pilton Community College a selective school?
No. Pilton Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Pilton Community College's Ofsted rating?
Pilton Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pilton Community College?
Pilton Community College currently has 1,160 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pilton Community College take?
Pilton Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Pilton Community College?
Pilton Community College is in Barnstaple, EX31 1RB, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pilton Community College have a sixth form?
No, Pilton Community College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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