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Pilton Community College

Academy converter · Barnstaple · EX31 1RB

Ages 11–16 · 1,165 pupils · Devon

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

41.5

Overall absence

12.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-02-28

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.23
−20+2
Attainment 841.5
English & maths grade 5+33%
English & maths grade 4+52%
EBacc entry38%

EBacc APS: 3.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence12.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)35.6%
Unauthorised4.6%
Authorised absence
7.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
7.0%
Enrolments in measure
1,209

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 fill86%

1,165 pupils · 1,350 places

Pupils on roll
1,165
Boys / girls
603 / 562
School capacity
1,350
Capacity fill
1,165 / 1,350 (86%)
Free school meals
30.1%
FSM pupils
351
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Ventrus Limited
Headteacher
Mr Danny Heaton

Location

Address
Chaddiford Lane
Postcode
EX31 1RB
Town
Barnstaple
County
Devon
Local authority
Devon
District
North Devon
Constituency
North Devon
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; PD - Physical Disability
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
9 on roll / 9 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Barnstaple, Devon, 1,165 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 30.1%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; PD - Physical Disability.

Open schools in Barnstaple
31
Secondary schools in Barnstaple
2
Academies among open schools in Barnstaple
68% (21)
Open schools in EX31
16
Secondary in EX31
1
Open schools in Devon LA
428
Secondary in Devon LA
38

Nearby secondary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in BarnstapleNear EX31

  • The Park Community School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Barnstaple · EX32 9AX · Devon

    Ages 11–16

    • Att848.0
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+48%
    • Absence10.6%

    1.5 miles away

  • Pathfield School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Foundation special school

    Barnstaple · EX31 1JU · Devon

    Ages 3–19

    • Att80.9
    • P8-1.9
    • EM5+0%
    • Absence11.6%

    0.2 miles away

  • Pilton Infants' Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Barnstaple · EX31 1JU · Devon

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM20.9%

    0.3 miles away

  • Yeo Valley Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Barnstaple · EX32 7HB · Devon

    Ages 2–11

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

    0.7 miles away

  • Ashleigh CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Barnstaple · EX32 8LJ · Devon

    Ages 3–11

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

    1.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Danny Heaton
Telephone
01271374381
Website
http://www.piltoncollege.org.uk

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