The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
46.6
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
5.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
50%
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 301 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 123 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,435
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 24.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Ms Vicky Owen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Park Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9AX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Park Community School a selective school?
No. The Park Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Park Community School's Ofsted rating?
The Park Community School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Park Community School?
The Park Community School currently has 1,435 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Park Community School take?
The Park Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Park Community School?
The Park Community School is in Barnstaple, EX32 9AX, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Park Community School have a sixth form?
No, The Park Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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