Pathfield School
URN: 113638 • Barnstaple EX31 1JU
Overview
- Name
- Pathfield School
- URN
- 113638
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SENtient Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stuart Allman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01271342423
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Abbey Road, Barnstaple EX31 1JU
Summary
Pathfield School is a foundation special school located in Barnstaple, Devon, catering to a mixed gender population of 190 pupils, slightly exceeding its capacity of 186. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment, focusing on individualised learning tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students. With a significant percentage of pupils (41.7%) eligible for free school meals, Pathfield School actively collaborates with various agencies, including Social Care and healthcare professionals, to ensure comprehensive support for every child.
The ethos of Pathfield School centres on fostering communication and interaction, which are seen as essential components of learning. The staff are highly trained to create stimulating learning opportunities, ensuring that all students are engaged and supported in their educational journey. The school values the involvement of parents and carers, believing that a collaborative approach enhances the educational experience for pupils.
Community engagement is also a vital aspect of Pathfield School's operations, with numerous in-school activities and partnerships that benefit both students and the wider Barnstaple area. The school actively encourages fundraising initiatives to support projects that enhance the learning environment for all its pupils.
The ethos of Pathfield School centres on fostering communication and interaction, which are seen as essential components of learning. The staff are highly trained to create stimulating learning opportunities, ensuring that all students are engaged and supported in their educational journey. The school values the involvement of parents and carers, believing that a collaborative approach enhances the educational experience for pupils.
Community engagement is also a vital aspect of Pathfield School's operations, with numerous in-school activities and partnerships that benefit both students and the wider Barnstaple area. The school actively encourages fundraising initiatives to support projects that enhance the learning environment for all its pupils.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Governor Documents (governance)
- Our Aims (governance)
- Pathfield Board Members (governance)
- SENtient Trust (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Attention Autism (sen)
- Devon's SEND Local Offer (sen)
- Medication in School (sen)
- Wellbeing (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- On Track Education Services Ltd (52.8)
- The Lampard Community School (50.9)
- Chelfham Mill School (45.2)
- North Devon Personalised Learning Service (45.2)
- St Michael's School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SENtient Trust
- Capacity
- 186
- Pupils
- 190
- Boys
- 125
- Girls
- 65
- FSM %
- 41.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 190 | 125 | 65 | 186 | 41.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 189 | 123 | 66 | 186 | 44.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 191 | 128 | 63 | 186 | 40.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 191 | 128 | 63 | 186 | 40.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 176 | 113 | 63 | 186 | 40.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 151 | 97 | 54 | 137 | 38.00 |
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