Pilton Infants' School

URN: 113128 • Barnstaple EX31 1JU

Overview

Name
Pilton Infants' School
URN
113128
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
68.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
John Mortimer (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Abbey Road, Barnstaple EX31 1JU

Summary

Pilton Infants' School is a community primary school located in Barnstaple, Devon, accommodating 170 pupils with a capacity for 180. The school promotes a nurturing and inspiring environment where children are encouraged to reach their full potential academically, socially, and personally. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in the motto "Learning For Life," which emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning, curiosity, and respect among students.

The curriculum focuses on developing core skills in reading, writing, and maths while fostering an understanding of the local and global community. The school aims to instill values such as teamwork, resilience, and creativity through its Learning Heroes framework, which guides children in celebrating their uniqueness and embracing differences.

Pilton Infants' School encourages parental involvement and community engagement, working collaboratively with families to support each child's educational journey. For those interested in admissions, the school provides clear guidance on the application process and is part of the TEAM Multi Academy Trust, which oversees its admissions policies.

Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
4 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
180
Pupils
170
Boys
88
Girls
82
FSM %
14.70
Open date
Close date
2023-10-31
Last Ofsted
2011-03-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 170 88 82 180 14.70
2024-09-11 170 88 82 180 14.70
2023-09-11 173 90 83 180 15.00
2022-09-11 173 90 83 180 15.00
2021-09-11 178 93 85 180 14.60
2020-09-11 176 88 88 180 11.90

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