Pilton Community College

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, EX31 1RBOpen in maps

Pilton Community College is a secondary school in Barnstaple for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 2nd of 2 secondary schools in Barnstaple. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 February 2023, report published 2 May 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

225 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score46.4

46.4, 0.3 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths45.3%

45.3%, 0.1 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths67.6%

67.6%, 2.8 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc46.2%

46.2%, 5.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.10

4.10, 0.01 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,165 pupils on roll, with places for 1,350

Eligible for free school meals30.1%

30.1%, 3.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.5%

5.5%, 16.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.2%

14.2%, 0.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan8.1%

8.1%, 2.1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Pilton Community College

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Park Community School2 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 46.6
Braunton Academy4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 53.7
West Buckland School7 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 54.1
Kingsley School Devon8 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 36.6
Bideford College8 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 45.7

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mr Danny Heaton
Phone
01271374381
Website
piltoncollege.org.uk
Address
Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, EX31 1RB
Local authority
Devon
URN
136867

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.