Bishops Tawton Primary School
URN: 113134 • Barnstaple EX32 0AE
Overview
- Name
- Bishops Tawton Primary School
- URN
- 113134
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melanie Smallwood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01271343002
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Lane, Barnstaple EX32 0AE
Summary
Bishops Tawton Primary School is a mixed foundation primary school located in Barnstaple, Devon, with a current enrolment of 159 pupils and a capacity of 168. Established in 1860, the school is set in a village environment, offering extensive grounds that include a large playing field, nature area, and facilities for outdoor learning. The school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community and encouraging friendships across different age groups.
The curriculum at Bishops Tawton is designed to be inspiring and practical, focusing on the development of essential skills in literacy, numeracy, and ICT. The school aims to adapt its educational offerings to meet the evolving needs of its students, ensuring high expectations for learning outcomes and personal development. Additionally, the school promotes outdoor learning and provides a supportive environment for the spiritual, social, moral, and physical well-being of all children.
Bishops Tawton Primary School places a strong emphasis on collaboration with parents and the wider community, working together to enhance each child's learning journey. The school values exemplary behaviour and sportsmanship, encouraging students to participate actively in various activities and events.
The curriculum at Bishops Tawton is designed to be inspiring and practical, focusing on the development of essential skills in literacy, numeracy, and ICT. The school aims to adapt its educational offerings to meet the evolving needs of its students, ensuring high expectations for learning outcomes and personal development. Additionally, the school promotes outdoor learning and provides a supportive environment for the spiritual, social, moral, and physical well-being of all children.
Bishops Tawton Primary School places a strong emphasis on collaboration with parents and the wider community, working together to enhance each child's learning journey. The school values exemplary behaviour and sportsmanship, encouraging students to participate actively in various activities and events.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 159 | 81 | 78 | 168 | 8.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 169 | 89 | 80 | 168 | 8.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 170 | 79 | 91 | 168 | 9.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 170 | 79 | 91 | 168 | 9.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 171 | 80 | 91 | 168 | 5.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 167 | 79 | 88 | 156 | 7.20 |
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