How many pupils does Pathfield School have?

Pathfield School has 190 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Pathfield School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Pathfield School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2 in 2025/26.

How does Pathfield School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Pathfield School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Pathfield School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Pathfield School is part of SENtient Trust.

Where is Pathfield School?

Pathfield School is located at Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU.

Pathfield School

Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Attainment 8

3–19

Ages

190

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation special school

Type

About Pathfield School

Pathfield School is a foundation special school in Barnstaple, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 190 pupils on roll. It is part of SENtient Trust. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 49.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Foundation special school
Age Range: Ages 3–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 190 / 186 (102%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

49.2%

Free school meals

1.1%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.2%

Overall absence

26.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

25.1

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.6 vs 2023/24

7.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

62.89

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.1 vs 2023/24

£50,600

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,310 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£28,578

Spend per pupil

£27,457

Income per pupil

35%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU
Phone: 01271342423
Headteacher: Stuart Allman
Website: http://www.pathfield.devon.sch.uk

Academy Trust

SENtient Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Pathfield School?: Pathfield School is a foundation special school in Barnstaple, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does Pathfield School have?: Pathfield School has 190 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Pathfield School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Pathfield School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2 in 2025/26.
How does Pathfield School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Pathfield School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Pathfield School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Pathfield School is part of SENtient Trust.
Where is Pathfield School?: Pathfield School is located at Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU.

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