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Eden Park Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Eden Park Academy is an academy converter primary school in Barnstaple, Devon , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 135 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

135

Pupils

210

Capacity

64%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Eden Park Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Eden Park Academy?

The catchment area for Eden Park Academy is the geographic zone Devon uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Eden Park Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Devon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Devon catchment area documents →

Eden Park Academy: 210 places, 64% filled: places available

Eden Park Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 135 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 64%. At 64% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 51.8% of pupils at Eden Park Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Barnstaple.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Devon publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Devon Council school admissions (official) →

Eden Park Academy: School Information

Full address
Eden Park Academy, Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, EX32 8EF
Local authority
Devon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
51.8% of pupils
DfE URN
146096

Other Primary Schools in Barnstaple

If Eden Park Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barnstaple are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Eden Park Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Eden Park Academy

What is the catchment area for Eden Park Academy?

The catchment area for Eden Park Academy is the geographic zone Devon uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Eden Park Academy oversubscribed?

Eden Park Academy has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 135 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.

What is the admissions policy for Eden Park Academy?

Admission to Eden Park Academy is managed by Devon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Eden Park Academy cover?

Eden Park Academy is a primary school in Barnstaple, Devon, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Eden Park Academy?

Eden Park Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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