SchoolScoresEden Park Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Eden Park Academy, Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, EX32 8EF
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 31 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Barnstaple comparisons use the 9 of its 24 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 15 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Barnstaple | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 4th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnstaple. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 89% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnstaple. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnstaple. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 77% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 12 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnstaple. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 76% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnstaple. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 81% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Barnstaple figures pool parents at the Barnstaple schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
24 pupils in this year group.
54% — 5 points below the Devon average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 54% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 58% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Devon. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 17 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 19 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 52.8% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.7% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 19th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 20th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 20th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 18th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 8% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.2 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 22nd highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 3% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.4 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 15 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 81% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 23.9% | 17.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Newport Community School Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashleigh CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchard Vale Community School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yeo Valley Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pilton Infants' Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Pilton Bluecoat CofE Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bishops Tawton Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Landkey Community Primary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Goodleigh CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Eden Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Eden Park Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 31 October 2023.
How did Eden Park Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Eden Park Academy?
80% of the 15 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Eden Park Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Eden Park Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put Eden Park Academy as their first choice for 17 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 17 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146096.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.