Pilton Community College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chaddiford Lane Barnstaple Devon EX31 1RB |
| Phone | 01271374381 |
| Reference Number | 136867 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1145 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.31%
Girls: 47.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 120 | 91 | 211 |
| 8 | 131 | 106 | 237 |
| 9 | 110 | 111 | 221 |
| 10 | 114 | 124 | 238 |
| 11 | 124 | 114 | 238 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.3% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| African | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-05-03 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-28 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2021-07-08 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2021-02-25 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2019-05-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2017-11-14 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-10-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-11-28 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2012-06-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Pilton Community College | ||
| 2011-03-09 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-03-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-10-16 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-02-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-03-27 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-03-09 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-03-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-10-16 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-02-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-03-27 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.23 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
0.22 miles |
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Pilton Infants' Academy
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
0.28 miles |
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Yeo Valley Primary School
Derby Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HB |
0.73 miles |
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Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Bevan Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LJ |
0.96 miles |
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Chanters Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8DN |
1.04 miles |
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Sticklepath Community Primary Academy
Woodville Estate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2HH |
1.17 miles |
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Eden Park Academy
Eden Park Academy, Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EF |
1.53 miles |
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Newport Community School Primary Academy
Landkey Road, Newport, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BW |
1.65 miles |
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Roundswell Community Primary Academy
Roundswell School, Claypits Road, Roundswell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3WJ |
1.84 miles |
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Orchard Vale Community School
Westacott Road, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QY |
2.12 miles |
|
Bishops Tawton Primary School
School Lane, Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0AE |
2.5 miles |
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Holywell Church of England School
Tawstock, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3HZ |
2.67 miles |
|
Fremington Primary School
Beechfield Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3DD |
2.82 miles |
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Marwood School
Whiddon, Muddiford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4HF |
2.89 miles |
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Goodleigh Church of England Primary School
Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7LU |
2.9 miles |
|
Landkey Community Primary Academy
Bakery Way, Landkey, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0LJ |
3.16 miles |
|
Shirwell Community Primary School
School Lane, Shirwell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JT |
3.17 miles |
|
Southmead School
Wrafton Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BU |
3.87 miles |
|
Caen Community Primary School
Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AD |
4.29 miles |
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Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School
Lovacott, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3PU |
4.57 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Pathfield School
Abbey Road, Pilton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
0.18 miles |
|
Petroc
Old Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2BQ |
1.07 miles |
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The Park Community School
Park Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9AX |
1.52 miles |
|
The Lampard Community School
St John's Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9DD |
1.72 miles |
|
On Track Education Services Ltd
Narita House, Fishleigh Rd, Roundswell Business Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3UD |
2.33 miles |
|
Braunton Academy
Barton Lane, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BP |
3.9 miles |