Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy

About Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy

Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy is an academy converter in Barnstaple, Devon, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 255 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of TEAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Devon →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

255 / 264 (97%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 November 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

Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU

Phone

01271345952

Headteacher

Daniel Polak

Website

www.piltonbluecoat.devon.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy?

Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy is an academy converter in Barnstaple, Devon, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy have?

Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy has 255 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?

Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2023).

How does Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy is part of TEAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy?

Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy is located at Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU.