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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Local Governing Board (governance)
- The Senior Leadership Team and Staff Contact Lists (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Absence Request Form (sen)
- Calendar of School Events (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Policies (other)
- Cookie Policy (UK) (other)
- Student Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Pilton Community College (55.9)
- The Park Community School (53.3)
- Pilton Community College (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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