Pilton Infants' Academy
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1JUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Pilton Infants' Academy is a primary school in Barnstaple for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 May 2025, report published 22 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 May 2025
Pupils at Pilton Infants' Academy are greeted warmly each morning by caring staff. Pupils are safe. They know that staff are always available to support them with any concerns. The school environment is calm and purposeful. Pupils are respectful and welcoming towards visitors. A culture of kindness and mutual respect is evident throughout the school. The school has created learning characters, such as 'Bobby Bounceback', to support pupils to build emotional resilience to become independent learners. The school has high expectations for what pupils can do. Pupils rise to these expectations and achieve well. The school provides a broad range of opportunities that enrich the curriculum and nurture pupils' talents and interests. For example, pupils sing at local care homes and at larger events such as the trust 'proms'. Tailored activities, such as gardening and cooking, help develop pupils' independence and confidence. Pupils gain a secure understanding of how to live healthy lives. They explain the importance of dental hygiene and a balanced diet. Older pupils see themselves as role models to younger pupils. Parents and carers value the individual care their children receive and appreciate how well staff know and understand each pupil's needs.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, staff do not consistently pick up on or address pupils' misconceptions in learning. This means that sometimes pupils repeat basic errors and misconceptions persist. When this occurs, pupils do not learn the curriculum as well as they could. The trust needs to ensure that staff have the knowledge and expertise to identify and address misconceptions before they become embedded.
- In the early years, the quality of the activities to help children learn are variable. This means that opportunities for children to deepen or consolidate their knowledge are less effective than they could be. The trust should ensure that children's learning is maximised in all activities, so that they achieve well and are ready for the next stage of their education.
Pupil numbers and mix
172 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Pilton Infants' Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- TEAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Daniel Polak
- Phone
- 01271342579
- Address
- Abbey Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1JU
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 150074
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.