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Schools near EX32

Barnstaple, Devon · ranked for your family, with the reasons

8 state primary schools within 2 miles and 2 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of EX32, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

iWhere the middle is

How it is worked outThe middle of EX32 is the average position of the 21 schools and nurseries we hold in it.

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  • Distances are as the crow flies.
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State primary schools near EX32

8 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of EX32, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Landkey Community Primary Academy

    State primary · Barnstaple · 0.62 miles

    63of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · 0.62 miles

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters6.5 of 20 points

      Better than 32% of 14,817 state schools in England: 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.8 of 20 points

      0.62 miles from the middle of EX32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 7.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Goodleigh Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Barnstaple · 1.3 miles

    63of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · results: top 42% in England

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in September 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.3 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of EX32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 2.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Orchard Vale Community School

    State primary · Barnstaple · 0.77 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.77 miles

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters4 of 20 points

      Better than 20% of 14,817 state schools in England: 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.3 of 20 points

      0.77 miles from the middle of EX32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Swimbridge Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Barnstaple · 1.9 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 37% in England

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.5 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of EX32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 6.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Ashleigh CofE Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Barnstaple · 2.0 miles

    58of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 14% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters17.4 of 20 points

      Top 14% of 14,817 state schools in England: 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.3 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of EX32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 15.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Newport Community School Primary Academy

    State primary · Barnstaple · 1.5 miles

    51of 100

    Places reached 9.35 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 1.5 miles

    How it scored 51
    • Resultsmatters4.4 of 20 points

      Better than 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.3 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of EX32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 9.35 miles away; this school is 1.47 miles from the middle of EX32, closer than that. 2 applicants were refused a place. Devon County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Barnstaple · 1.8 miles

    48of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · classes of 27 on average

    How it scored 48
    • Resultsmatters3.8 of 20 points

      Better than 19% of 14,817 state schools in England: 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.6 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of EX32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 3.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Eden Park Academy

    State primary · Barnstaple · 1.4 miles

    46of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · classes of 23 on average · 1.4 miles

    How it scored 46
    • Resultsmatters5.3 of 20 points

      Better than 26% of 14,817 state schools in England: 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2023: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.2 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of EX32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 13.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near EX32

2 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of EX32, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.

  1. The Park Community School

    State secondary · Barnstaple · 1.8 miles

    63of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 1.8 miles

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters8.1 of 20 points

      Better than 40% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.13 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.8 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of EX32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 33.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Pilton Community College

    State secondary · Barnstaple · 2.9 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters6.5 of 20 points

      Better than 32% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.23 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.5 of 20 points

      2.9 miles from the middle of EX32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 56.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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