Primary schools in Barnstaple, ranked
The 20 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.
Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.
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Ashleigh CofE Primary School
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0%higher standard79%expected standard -
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Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School
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0%higher standard77%expected standard -
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Parracombe Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
0%higher standard75%expected standard -
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Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school
15%higher standard69%expected standard -
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Goodleigh Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school
0%higher standard67%expected standard -
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Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
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6%higher standard63%expected standard -
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Sticklepath Community Primary Academy
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3%higher standard60%expected standard -
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Landkey Community Primary Academy
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0%higher standard57%expected standard -
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Bishops Tawton Primary School
Foundation school
0%higher standard54%expected standard -
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Eden Park Academy
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0%higher standard54%expected standard -
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Newport Community School Primary Academy
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8%higher standard52%expected standard -
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Orchard Vale Community School
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2%higher standard51%expected standard -
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Kentisbury Primary School
Community school
25%higher standard50%expected standard -
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
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9%higher standard50%expected standard -
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Fremington Primary School
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0%higher standard46%expected standard -
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Holywell Church of England School
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0%higher standard45%expected standard -
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Yeo Valley Primary School
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0%higher standard43%expected standard -
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Bratton Fleming Community Primary School
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0%higher standard33%expected standard -
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Filleigh Community Primary School
Foundation school
0%higher standard20%expected standard -
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Shirwell Community Primary School
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0%higher standard13%expected standard
Common questions
- Which is the best primary school in Barnstaple?
- By 2024/25 exam results alone, Ashleigh CofE Primary School ranks first of 20 ranked primary schools in Barnstaple, with 79% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
- How are schools in Barnstaple ranked?
- Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
- How many primary schools are ranked in Barnstaple?
- 20 primary schools in Barnstaple published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.
Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.