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Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Goodgraded 08/11/2023Ages 7–11255 pupilsChurch of England
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Barnstaple, within the Devon local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 255 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/11/2023, Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Barnstaple can view Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 08/11/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.0%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence9.2%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.5England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals23.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language8.0%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)0%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Barnstaple
All schools in Barnstaple →Pathfield SchoolGood · 0.1 miPilton Infants' Academy0.1 miPilton Community CollegeGood · 0.2 miYeo Valley Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miAshleigh CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miOur Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple0.8 mi
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