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The Lampard Community School

Foundation special school · Barnstaple · EX32 9DD

Ages 5–16 · 184 pupils · Devon

Overall absence

10.5%

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)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 absence10.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)36.0%
Unauthorised2.3%
Authorised absence
8.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.4%
Enrolments in measure
175

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 (16 Jan 2025).

Capacity fill101%

184 pupils · 182 places

Pupils on roll
184
Boys / girls
123 / 61
School capacity
182
Capacity fill
184 / 182 (101%)
Free school meals
56.5%
FSM pupils
104
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation special school

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mrs Jennifer Harvey

Location

Address
St John's Lane
Postcode
EX32 9DD
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
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment; PD - Physical Disability
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
184 on roll / 184 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed foundation special school, Ages 5–16, in Barnstaple, Devon, 184 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school. Free school meals: 56.5%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment….

Open schools in Barnstaple
31
Academies among open schools in Barnstaple
68% (21)
Open schools in EX32
15
Open schools in Devon LA
428

Nearby schools

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

Compare with theseAll in BarnstapleNear EX32

  • The Lampard Community School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy special converter

    Barnstaple · EX32 9DD · Devon

    Ages 5–16

    • FSM58.7%

    0.0 miles away

  • Eden Park Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Barnstaple · EX32 8EF · Devon

    Ages 2–11

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

    0.3 miles away

  • 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%

    0.5 miles away

  • Ashleigh CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Barnstaple · EX32 8LJ · Devon

    Ages 3–11

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

    0.8 miles away

  • Orchard Vale Community School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Barnstaple · EX32 8QY · Devon

    Ages 3–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM26.4%

    0.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jennifer Harvey

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