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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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