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Holywell Church of England School

Academy converter · Barnstaple · EX31 3HZ

Ages 3–11 · 86 pupils · Devon

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

58%

Overall absence

7.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-12-15

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)58%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
108.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)21.3%
Unauthorised1.9%
Authorised absence
5.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.0%
Enrolments in measure
80

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill80%

86 pupils · 108 places

Pupils on roll
86
Boys / girls
43 / 43
School capacity
108
Capacity fill
86 / 108 (80%)
Free school meals
13.9%
FSM pupils
11
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Exeter
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Ventrus Limited
Headteacher
Mrs Robinne Lowrey

Location

Address
Tawstock
Postcode
EX31 3HZ
Town
Barnstaple
County
Devon
Local authority
Devon
District
North Devon
Constituency
North Devon
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Barnstaple, Devon, 86 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 13.9%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Exeter.

Open schools in Barnstaple
31
Primary schools in Barnstaple
24
Academies among open schools in Barnstaple
68% (21)
Open schools in EX31
16
Primary in EX31
12
Open schools in Devon LA
428
Primary in Devon LA
310

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Bishops Tawton Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Foundation school · Primary

    Barnstaple · EX32 0AE · Devon

    Ages 4–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM6.8%

    0.9 miles away

  • Ashleigh CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Barnstaple · EX32 8LJ · Devon

    Ages 3–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence7.7%
    • FSM35.9%

    2.2 miles away

  • Eden Park Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Barnstaple · EX32 8EF · Devon

    Ages 2–11

    • KS226%
    • Absence8.5%
    • FSM56.1%

    2.2 miles away

  • Yeo Valley Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Barnstaple · EX32 7HB · Devon

    Ages 2–11

    • KS236%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM55.6%

    2.4 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Robinne Lowrey
Telephone
01271345908
Website
www.holywell.devon.sch.uk/

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