SchoolScoresSticklepath Community Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Woodville Estate, Barnstaple, EX31 2HH
01271 342455 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 November 2022.
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 |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
60% — about the same as the Devon average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 | 38 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 38 |
| Of those, offered a place | 38 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 63 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 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 8th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.9% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.8% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Lower than 33% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 24 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 85% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.9 | 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 7th highest of 15 state primary schools in Barnstaple. Higher than 48% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 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
- Roundswell Community Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Pilton Bluecoat CofE Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pilton Infants' Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Ashleigh CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yeo Valley Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newport Community School Primary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holywell CofE School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eden Park Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bishops Tawton Primary School 2.0 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 Sticklepath Community Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 November 2022.
How did Sticklepath Community Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Sticklepath Community Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 38 families put Sticklepath Community Primary Academy as their first choice for 38 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 38 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 146095.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.