Question 1

What schools serve Barnstaple?

Accepted Answer

There are 30 schools in Barnstaple, Devon — including Bishops Tawton Primary School, Filleigh Community Primary School, Kentisbury Primary School, Goodleigh Church of England Primary School, Parracombe Church of England Primary School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Barnstaple?

Accepted Answer

Barnstaple has 24 primary schools and 2 secondary schools. There are also 4 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Barnstaple?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Barnstaple, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Barnstaple schools are set by Devon and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Devon admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Barnstaple?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Barnstaple are set by Devon as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Barnstaple

Primary Schools in Barnstaple (24)

Bishops Tawton Primary School

Filleigh Community Primary School

Kentisbury Primary School

Goodleigh Church of England Primary School

Parracombe Church of England Primary School

Swimbridge Church of England Primary School

Newport Community School Primary Academy

Orchard Vale Community School

Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy

Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple

Brayford Academy

Holywell Church of England School

Bratton Fleming Community Primary School

Ashleigh CofE Primary School

Landkey Community Primary Academy

Sticklepath Community Primary Academy

Eden Park Academy

Yeo Valley Primary School

Roundswell Community Primary Academy

Fremington Primary School

Pilton Infants' Academy

Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School

Shirwell Community Primary School

Marwood School

Secondary Schools in Barnstaple (2)

Pilton Community College

The Park Community School

Other Schools in Barnstaple (4)

West Buckland School

Pathfield School

On Track Education Barnstaple

The Lampard Community School