Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
URN: 140739 • Barnstaple EX32 8DN
Overview
- Name
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
- URN
- 140739
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rob Meech (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01271345164
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chanters Hill, Barnstaple EX32 8DN
Summary
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School in Barnstaple is a mixed academy with a current enrollment of 223 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 218. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment rooted in Catholic values and British principles, aiming to educate children in a way that reflects the teachings of Jesus Christ. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of humility, compassion, kindness, and justice, ensuring that each child is valued as a unique individual.
The curriculum at Our Lady's aims to provide high-quality education while promoting understanding of faith and the significance of community. The school encourages respect and tolerance for diverse beliefs and cultures, preparing students for life in modern Britain. Through various initiatives, such as class voting and school councils, pupils are actively engaged in decision-making processes, fostering a sense of democracy and individual liberty.
Our Lady's is dedicated to inclusivity, particularly supporting vulnerable members of the community. The school prioritizes the well-being of its students, ensuring they feel confident and secure while encouraging them to express their views. Parents are welcomed to visit the school to learn more about its values and educational approach.
The curriculum at Our Lady's aims to provide high-quality education while promoting understanding of faith and the significance of community. The school encourages respect and tolerance for diverse beliefs and cultures, preparing students for life in modern Britain. Through various initiatives, such as class voting and school councils, pupils are actively engaged in decision-making processes, fostering a sense of democracy and individual liberty.
Our Lady's is dedicated to inclusivity, particularly supporting vulnerable members of the community. The school prioritizes the well-being of its students, ensuring they feel confident and secure while encouraging them to express their views. Parents are welcomed to visit the school to learn more about its values and educational approach.
Useful links
- SEND - The Local Offer (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- CAST Policies and Website (other)
- eSchools Login (other)
- OFSTED Parent View - June 2019 (other)
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- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Capacity
- 218
- Pupils
- 223
- Boys
- 102
- Girls
- 121
- FSM %
- 31.40
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 223 | 102 | 121 | 218 | 31.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 242 | 110 | 132 | 218 | 30.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 267 | 110 | 157 | 218 | 27.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 267 | 110 | 157 | 218 | 27.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 248 | 104 | 144 | 218 | 23.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 261 | 121 | 140 | 218 | 19.90 |
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