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The Shoreline Academy

Academy alternative provision sponsor led · Barnstaple · EX31 3UD

Ages 5–16 · 42 pupils · Devon

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Not judged

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-05-20

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill84%

42 pupils · 50 places

Pupils on roll
42
Boys / girls
24 / 18
School capacity
50
Capacity fill
42 / 50 (84%)
Free school meals
64.3%
FSM pupils
27
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy alternative provision sponsor led

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
WAVE Multi-Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Russell Clarke

Location

Address
Springfield Court, Fishleigh Road, Roundswell
Postcode
EX31 3UD
Town
Barnstaple
County
Devon
Local authority
Devon
District
North Devon
Constituency
North Devon
Urban/rural
Urban: 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 alternative provision sponsor led, Ages 5–16, in Barnstaple, Devon, 42 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 64.3%.

Open schools in Barnstaple
31
Academies among open schools in Barnstaple
68% (21)
Open schools in EX31
16
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.

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  • Holywell Church of England School

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    • KS258%
    • Absence7.6%
    • FSM13.9%

    1.5 miles away

  • Fremington Primary School

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    • KS254%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM18.6%

    1.6 miles away

  • The Park Community School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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

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  • Pilton Community College

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att841.5
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+33%
    • Absence12.3%

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  • Pathfield School

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    Ages 3–19

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

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Russell Clarke
Telephone
01271386333
Website
https://wavemat.org/shoreline-academy

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