Sticklepath Community School

URN: 113169 • Barnstaple EX31 2HH

Overview

Name
Sticklepath Community School
URN
113169
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Samantha Warner (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Woodville Estate, Barnstaple EX31 2HH

Summary

Sticklepath Community Primary Academy, located in Barnstaple, Devon, is a mixed foundation school catering to 408 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school emphasizes a growth mindset, encouraging students to embrace challenges and learn from mistakes. This ethos is reflected in their commitment to fostering perseverance and self-awareness among students, preparing them to be responsible global citizens.

The curriculum at Sticklepath is designed to be engaging and academically rigorous, with a strong focus on reading. The school boasts a well-resourced library and a structured phonics program that supports early literacy development. Children participate in guided reading sessions and take home books tailored to their learning needs, promoting both fluency and comprehension.

Sticklepath values collaboration with parents and the wider community, believing that education is a shared journey. The school actively involves families in various activities, including themed events that celebrate reading and literature, enhancing the overall learning experience for every child.

Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
408
Boys
213
Girls
195
FSM %
14.70
Open date
Close date
2018-06-30
Last Ofsted
2017-09-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 408 213 195 420 14.70
2024-09-11 408 213 195 420 14.70
2023-09-11 408 213 195 420 14.70
2022-09-11 408 213 195 420 14.70
2021-09-11 408 213 195 420 14.70
2020-09-11 408 213 195 420 14.70

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