
Best Faith Schools in Barnstaple
8 faith schools found
Key Facts
- There are 8 faith schools in Barnstaple, accounting for 15.4% of schools, which is above the national average of 13.4%.
- In Barnstaple, 100.0% of faith schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 0 Outstanding and 6 Good out of 6 inspected.
- Faith schools in Barnstaple have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.39, with 1,596 pupils and 17.5% eligible for free school meals.
- Barnstaple's faith schools have an Attainment 8 score of 52.30, with 58.6% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths, and 57.9% meeting the expected standard at KS2.
WB
West Buckland School
Barnstaple, EX32 0SX
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils603
P/T Ratio–
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Barnstaple, EX32 0PJ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected47%
Absence5.3%
Pupils83
P/T Ratio13.0
HC
Holywell Church of England School
Barnstaple, EX31 3HZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence7.6%
Pupils84
P/T Ratio21.0
PC
Parracombe Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Barnstaple, EX31 4QJ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected43%
Absence3.5%
Pupils39
P/T Ratio17.7
Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Barnstaple, EX32 8LJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence7.7%
Pupils213
P/T Ratio18.9
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Ofsted
Good
Barnstaple, EX31 1JU
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected66%
Absence5.0%
Pupils255
P/T Ratio27.0
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 52 faith schools in Barnstaple, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Barnstaple | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 58% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.29 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 52.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 15% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,356 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.
