Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
URN: 138315 • Barnstaple EX31 1JU
Overview
- Name
- Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
- URN
- 138315
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- TEAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ian Thomas (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01271345952
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Abbey Road, Barnstaple EX31 1JU
Summary
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy, located in Barnstaple, Devon, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 255 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 264. As part of the TEAM Multi-Academy Trust, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development. The school was rated 'Excellent' in its SIAMS inspection in November 2019, reflecting its strong commitment to Christian values and character education.
The academy's ethos is grounded in principles such as wisdom, compassion, and justice, aiming to build a community where every child feels valued and included. The curriculum is diverse, featuring specialist teaching and a variety of events and trips designed to enhance learning experiences. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students to be responsible global citizens while nurturing their local community ties.
Parents interested in enrolling their children can arrange visits and must submit formal applications through Devon Admissions. The school actively encourages community involvement and aims to create a collaborative environment that supports the holistic development of its students.
The academy's ethos is grounded in principles such as wisdom, compassion, and justice, aiming to build a community where every child feels valued and included. The curriculum is diverse, featuring specialist teaching and a variety of events and trips designed to enhance learning experiences. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students to be responsible global citizens while nurturing their local community ties.
Parents interested in enrolling their children can arrange visits and must submit formal applications through Devon Admissions. The school actively encourages community involvement and aims to create a collaborative environment that supports the holistic development of its students.
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Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- TEAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 264
- Pupils
- 255
- Boys
- 128
- Girls
- 127
- FSM %
- 19.60
- Open date
- 2012-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 255 | 128 | 127 | 264 | 19.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 250 | 133 | 117 | 264 | 16.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 261 | 129 | 132 | 264 | 13.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 261 | 129 | 132 | 264 | 13.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 261 | 131 | 130 | 264 | 12.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 263 | 129 | 134 | 264 | 10.30 |
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