SchoolScoresPilton Bluecoat CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of TEAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1JU
01271 345952 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 November 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
74 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 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnstaple. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 89% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnstaple. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnstaple. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 77% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnstaple. Higher than 67% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 49% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 58 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnstaple. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 76% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnstaple. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%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
65 pupils in this year group.
63% — 4 points above the Devon average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.6% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 14th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.6% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.39% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 51% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.7 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 1st highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 67% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 8th highest of 15 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 41% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.1% | 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
- Pilton Infants' Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Yeo Valley Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashleigh CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eden Park Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newport Community School Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchard Vale Community School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Roundswell Community Primary Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Bishops Tawton Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Pilton Bluecoat CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Pilton Bluecoat CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 November 2023.
How did Pilton Bluecoat CofE Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Pilton Bluecoat CofE Academy?
96% of the 74 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Pilton Bluecoat CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138315.
- 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.