Orchard Vale Community School Catchment Area
Orchard Vale Community School is a academy converter primary school in Barnstaple, Devon , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 323 pupils, and a capacity of 368 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–11
Age range
323
Pupils
368
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Orchard Vale Community School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Orchard Vale Community School 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 →Orchard Vale Community School — School Information
- Full address
- Westacott Road, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, EX32 8QY
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 24.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137644
Other Primary Schools in Barnstaple
If Orchard Vale Community School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barnstaple are the next closest alternatives.
Bishops Tawton Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX32 0AE
Filleigh Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX32 0RS
Kentisbury Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · EX31 4NG
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · EX32 7LU
Parracombe Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · EX31 4QJ
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · EX32 0PJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Orchard Vale Community School
Is Orchard Vale Community School oversubscribed? ▾
Orchard Vale Community School has a capacity of 368 places and currently has 323 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.
What is the admissions policy for Orchard Vale Community School? ▾
Admission to Orchard Vale Community School 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 Orchard Vale Community School cover? ▾
Orchard Vale Community School is a primary school in Barnstaple, Devon, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Orchard Vale Community School? ▾
Orchard Vale Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.