The Park Community School

URN: 146094 • Barnstaple EX32 9AX

Overview

Name
The Park Community School
URN
146094
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
42.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Vicky Owen (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01271373131
Website
Visit
Address
Park Lane, Barnstaple EX32 9AX

Summary

The Park Community School, located in Barnstaple, Devon, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,435 pupils, out of a capacity of 1,500. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, encapsulated in its ethos of "Be Kind, Work Hard, Be Here." This approach aims to support the holistic development of students, promoting both academic achievement and personal growth.

The curriculum at The Park Community School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, with a focus on recovery and catch-up strategies to support all learners. The school offers a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities, encouraging students to engage fully in their education and develop their interests and talents.

Support for students is a key priority, with dedicated resources for mental health and wellbeing, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and pastoral care. The school actively involves parents through regular communication, events, and feedback opportunities, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration between home and school. For more information, visit their website at http://www.theparkschool.org.uk.

Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
1500
Pupils
1435
Boys
715
Girls
720
FSM %
24.20
Open date
2019-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1435 715 720 1500 24.20
2024-09-11 1416 701 715 1500 23.10
2023-09-11 1454 687 767 1500 18.50
2022-09-11 1454 687 767 1500 18.50
2021-09-11 1415 673 742 1500 18.10
2020-09-11 1404 668 736 1500 14.00

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