Orchard Vale Community School

About Orchard Vale Community School

Orchard Vale Community School is an academy converter in Barnstaple, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 323 pupils on roll. It is part of THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 25.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Devon →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

323 / 368 (88%)

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 May 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Westacott Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QY

Phone

01271375074

Head Teacher

Fiona Pearce

Website

www.ovschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Orchard Vale Community School?

Orchard Vale Community School is an academy converter in Barnstaple, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Orchard Vale Community School have?

Orchard Vale Community School has 323 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Orchard Vale Community School's Ofsted rating?

Orchard Vale Community School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2023).

How does Orchard Vale Community School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

51% of pupils at Orchard Vale Community School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Orchard Vale Community School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Orchard Vale Community School is part of THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Orchard Vale Community School?

Orchard Vale Community School is located at Westacott Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QY.