The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 447
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Ms Samantha Warner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Woodville Estate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2HH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Sticklepath Community Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sticklepath Community Primary Academy?
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy currently has 447 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sticklepath Community Primary Academy take?
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sticklepath Community Primary Academy?
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy is in Barnstaple, EX31 2HH, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sticklepath Community Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Sticklepath Community Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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