- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
1 first choice, 1 offer made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.2%
- Pupils
- 37
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
Schools in EX31
A postcode district in Devon
- Postcode district
- 28 schools and nurseries
In short: EX31 is a postcode district in Devon with 15 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2815 primary · 4 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated
All EX31 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in EX31
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in EX31
15 in EX31, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
11 first choices, 11 offers made
Met the standard at 1133%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 70
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 261
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.7
Top Secondary Schools in EX31
4 in EX31, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
199 first choices, 199 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.2%
- Pupils
- 1,165
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Nurseries in EX31
12 in EX31, highest Ofsted grade first
Bratton Fleming Pre-School CIC
Barnstaple, EX31 4SB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Start Early Years
Barnstaple, EX31 4AZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Duckies Pre School
Barnstaple, EX31 1LG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in EX31
2 in EX31, by the school's Eduscope score
On Track Education Barnstaple
Barnstaple, EX31 3UD · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 52
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Pathfield School
Barnstaple, EX31 1JU · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.2%
- Pupils
- 183
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.3
Special Schools in EX31
2 in EX31. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
On Track Education Barnstaple
Barnstaple, EX31 3UD · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 52
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Pathfield School
Barnstaple, EX31 1JU · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.2%
- Pupils
- 183
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.3
Private Schools in EX31
1 in EX31. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
On Track Education Barnstaple
Barnstaple, EX31 3UD · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 52
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in EX31, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good22
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every EX31 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
EX31 has 28 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in EX31
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about EX31
Nearby areas
How many schools are in EX31?
EX31 has 28 schools, including 15 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in EX31?
The highest-ranked schools in EX31 on Eduscope are Parracombe Church of England Primary School, Bratton Fleming Community Primary School, Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in EX31?
There is 1 independent school in EX31, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in EX31?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 28 schools in EX31 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.