Best Primary Schools in Barnstaple
28 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Barnstaple, 28 primary schools educate 4,928 pupils, accounting for 53.8% of the total primary schools in the area.
- Ofsted inspections in Barnstaple show 94.7% of schools rated Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 1 Outstanding and 17 Good out of 19 inspected.
- Primary schools in Barnstaple have a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.87, with 17.2% of pupils having special educational needs, compared to the national average of 13.0%.
- In Barnstaple primary schools, 56.6% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, with 21.5% eligible for free school meals and a spending per pupil of £6,945.
WB
West Buckland School
Barnstaple, EX32 0SX
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils603
P/T Ratio–
BF
Bratton Fleming Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Barnstaple, EX31 4SB
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected82%
Absence4.6%
Pupils68
P/T Ratio12.6
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
OT
On Track Education Barnstaple
Barnstaple, EX31 3UD
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils55
P/T Ratio–
YV
Yeo Valley Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Barnstaple, EX32 7HB
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence6.0%
Pupils199
P/T Ratio14.5
Brayford Academy
Ofsted
Good
Barnstaple, EX32 7QJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence6.0%
Pupils30
P/T Ratio10.4
RC
Roundswell Community Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Barnstaple, EX31 3WJ
Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.2%
Pupils298
P/T Ratio22.0
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
Shirwell Community Primary School
Barnstaple, EX31 4JT
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils39
P/T Ratio11.0
Bishops Tawton Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Barnstaple, EX32 0AE
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence4.9%
Pupils159
P/T Ratio19.7
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Barnstaple, EX31 2HH
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected52%
Absence5.3%
Pupils447
P/T Ratio22.2
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
KP
Kentisbury Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Barnstaple, EX31 4NG
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected29%
Absence5.7%
Pupils44
P/T Ratio22.0
GC
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Barnstaple, EX32 7LU
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected42%
Absence5.6%
Pupils96
P/T Ratio20.6
Orchard Vale Community School
Ofsted
Good
Barnstaple, EX32 8QY
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence5.4%
Pupils323
P/T Ratio19.9
Filleigh Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Barnstaple, EX32 0RS
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence5.4%
Pupils66
P/T Ratio14.1
Fremington Primary School
Barnstaple, EX31 3DD
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected40%
Absence6.4%
Pupils346
P/T Ratio22.5
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School
Barnstaple, EX31 3PU
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.3%
Pupils105
P/T Ratio19.9
Pathfield School
Ofsted
Good
Barnstaple, EX31 1JU
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence11.6%
Pupils190
P/T Ratio7.7
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 28 primary schools in Barnstaple, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Barnstaple | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 95% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 57% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,945 | £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.