Largest Schools in Barnstaple (2025)
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 23 schools in Barnstaple, South West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 157The Park Community SchoolBarnstaple · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,408
- 253Pilton Community CollegeBarnstaple · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,165
- 384West Buckland SchoolBarnstaple · Independent All-throughPupils: 499
- 437Newport Community School Primary AcademyBarnstaple · Academy PrimaryPupils: 469
- 537Sticklepath Community Primary AcademyBarnstaple · Academy PrimaryPupils: 448
- 638Roundswell Community Primary AcademyBarnstaple · Academy PrimaryPupils: 345
- 725Orchard Vale Community SchoolBarnstaple · Academy PrimaryPupils: 311
- 821Fremington Primary SchoolBarnstaple · Academy PrimaryPupils: 309
- 945Pilton Bluecoat Church of England AcademyBarnstaple · Academy PrimaryPupils: 261
- 1035Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, BarnstapleBarnstaple · Academy PrimaryPupils: 214
- 1151Ashleigh CofE Primary SchoolBarnstaple · Academy PrimaryPupils: 205
- 129Yeo Valley Primary SchoolBarnstaple · Academy PrimaryPupils: 193
- 1333Landkey Community Primary AcademyBarnstaple · Academy PrimaryPupils: 178
- 1449Pilton Infants' AcademyBarnstaple · Academy PrimaryPupils: 172
- 1535Bishops Tawton Primary SchoolBarnstaple · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 161
- 1617Eden Park AcademyBarnstaple · Academy PrimaryPupils: 118
- 1764Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary SchoolBarnstaple · Academy PrimaryPupils: 103
- 1843Goodleigh Church of England Primary SchoolBarnstaple · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 90
- 1924Holywell Church of England SchoolBarnstaple · Academy PrimaryPupils: 86
- 2069Swimbridge Church of England Primary SchoolBarnstaple · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 79
- 21100Marwood SchoolBarnstaple · Academy PrimaryPupils: 72
- 2220Bratton Fleming Community Primary SchoolBarnstaple · Academy PrimaryPupils: 70
- 2314Filleigh Community Primary SchoolBarnstaple · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 61
| # | School | Sector | Pupils | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Park Community School Barnstaple · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 1,408 | 57.4 Top 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 1,408 |
| 2 | Pilton Community College Barnstaple · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 1,165 | 53.4 Top 50% | 46.4 Attainment 8 | 1,165 |
| 3 | West Buckland School Barnstaple · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 499 | 84.4 Top 25% | 54.1 Attainment 8 | 499 |
| 4 | Newport Community School Primary Academy Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 469 | 36.9 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 469 |
| 5 | Sticklepath Community Primary Academy Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 448 | 36.5 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 448 |
| 6 | Roundswell Community Primary Academy Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 345 | 38.2 Lower 50% | – | 345 |
| 7 | Orchard Vale Community School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 311 | 25.0 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 311 |
| 8 | Fremington Primary School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 309 | 21.4 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 309 |
| 9 | Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 261 | 44.9 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 261 |
| 10 | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 214 | 35.2 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 11 | Ashleigh CofE Primary School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 205 | 50.7 Top 50% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 12 | Yeo Valley Primary School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 193 | 9.2 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 13 | Landkey Community Primary Academy Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 178 | 33.0 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 178 |
| 14 | Pilton Infants' Academy Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 172 | 49.4 Lower 50% | – | 172 |
| 15 | Bishops Tawton Primary School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 161 | 35.0 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 161 |
| 16 | Eden Park Academy Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 118 | 16.7 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 118 |
| 17 | Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 103 | 63.6 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 103 |
| 18 | Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 90 | 42.9 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90 |
| 19 | Holywell Church of England School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 86 | 23.8 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86 |
| 20 | Swimbridge Church of England Primary School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 79 | 69.0 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79 |
| 21 | Marwood School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 72 | 99.5 Top 5% | – | 72 |
| 22 | Bratton Fleming Community Primary School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 70 | 20.2 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70 |
| 23 | Filleigh Community Primary School Barnstaple · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 61 | 14.2 Lower 50% | 20% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61 |
The Park Community School in Barnstaple leads the 2025 list of largest schools in Barnstaple with Pupils 1,408. Of the 23 schools shown, 18 are academy, 4 are local authority, 1 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South West largest schools league table, every school on the Barnstaple page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best largest school in Barnstaple?
The Park Community School in Barnstaple, South West ranks first among largest schools in Barnstaple with Pupils 1,408 (Pupils on roll: 1,408).
How are largest schools in Barnstaple ranked?
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (England) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.