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The Park Community School Catchment Area

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

The Park Community School is a academy converter secondary school in Barnstaple, Devon , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1435 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,435

Pupils

1,500

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

The Park Community School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Park 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.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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The Park Community School — School Information

Full address
Park Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 9AX
Local authority
Devon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
24.2% of pupils
DfE URN
146094

Other Secondary Schools in Barnstaple

If The Park Community School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Barnstaple are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Park Community School

Is The Park Community School oversubscribed?

The Park Community School is operating close to its capacity of 1500 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Park Community School?

Admission to The Park 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 The Park Community School cover?

The Park Community School is a secondary school in Barnstaple, Devon, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Park Community School?

The Park Community School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.