Shirwell Community Primary School
Ofsted: Good
School Lane, Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31 4JTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Shirwell Community Primary School is a primary school in Barnstaple for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 17th of 20 primary schools in Barnstaple. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 March 2015, report published 27 March 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
25 pupils on roll, with places for 56
Schools near Shirwell Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodleigh Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Marwood School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Orchard Vale Community School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Kelly McKeague
- Phone
- 01271850295
- Address
- School Lane, Shirwell, Barnstaple, EX31 4JT
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 150686
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.