Pilton Community College
Academy converter in Barnstaple, Devon.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 11 to 16 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 1165 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 1350 |
| Free school meals | 30.10% |
| Trust or sponsor | THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP |
| Local authority | Devon |
| Address | Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.piltoncollege.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01271374381 |
| URN | 136867 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 28 February 2023, published 2 May 2023:
| Overall effectiveness | Good |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
- The Park Community School (secondary school, about 2.5 km)
- Braunton Academy (secondary school, about 6.3 km)
- Bideford College (secondary school, about 13.2 km)
- The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy (secondary school, about 13.4 km)
- Great Torrington School (secondary school, about 15.4 km)
- South Molton Community College (secondary school, about 18.5 km)
- Atlantic Academy (secondary school, about 22.5 km)
- Chulmleigh Community College (secondary school, about 23.6 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.