Parracombe Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Parracombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4QJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Parracombe Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Barnstaple for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 3rd of 20 primary schools in Barnstaple. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 November 2016, report published 5 January 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 March 2023
Pupils are friendly, polite and helpful towards each other. Through the curriculum, they learn about the importance of friendship. Pupils state that there is no bullying at the school but that, if they had a problem, staff would resolve it quickly. Pupils, therefore, feel nurtured and protected. They are proud of their school and enjoy their learning. Children in Reception are eager readers and enjoy listening to stories. From Reception to Year 6, pupils follow the routines of school very well. They focus well and listen respectfully to each other. In Reception, children learn to take turns well. At breaktime, pupils play happily together. Pupils take on positions of responsibility, such as organising the play equipment or being associate governors. They organise fund-raising events, such as cake sales, to help local charities. Pupils enjoy the many after-school clubs and activities, such as forest school and football. They are enthusiastic about visits, for example, to historical sites to enrich their knowledge about the world around them. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the quality of education that the school provides. They value the pastoral support provided by staff.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum does not support pupils to extend and deepen their knowledge in some subjects well enough. Consequently, some pupils do not learn as much as they could. Leaders should plan the curriculum to enable pupils to learn more complex concepts sooner.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
37 pupils on roll, with places for 56
Schools near Parracombe Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentisbury Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Lynton Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Bratton Fleming Community Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Combe Martin Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Brayford Academy | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jayne Peacock
- Phone
- 01598763338
- Address
- Church Lane, Parracombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4QJ
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113382
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.