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Orchard Vale Community School

Goodgraded 10/05/2023Ages 3–11323 pupilsDoes not apply
Barnstaple, EX32 8QY
Devon

Orchard Vale Community School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Barnstaple, within the Devon local authority. The school has around 323 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/05/2023, Orchard Vale Community School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Barnstaple can view Orchard Vale Community School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Barnstaple (EX32 8QY), Orchard Vale Community School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 10/05/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.6%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence12.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.3England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals25.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.6%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-67%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in BarnstapleSee the full area report for EX32 8QY