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Pilton Community College

State school · Barnstaple, EX31 1RB
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,160 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,160 ·
Local authority
Devon County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Graham Hill

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy 28 %
Other 13 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Fremington Primary School 12 %
Yeo Valley Primary School 9 %
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 7 %
Bratton Fleming Community Primary School 6 %
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 5 %
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School 4 %
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 4 %
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School 4 %
Marwood School 3 %
Orchard Vale Community School 2 %
Shirwell Community Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
33.3%
LA avg.
45.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
66
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.78 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
0 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,160
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Chaddiford Lane
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 1RB
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Telephone: 01271 374381

Email: admin@piltoncollege.devon.sch.uk

Website: http://www.piltoncollege.org.uk

Local authority: Devon County Council

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School data & information Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB
1,160 Pupil numbers
28 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
6 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
66 Number of teachers
31 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
33.3%
LA avg.
45.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
41.50
LA avg.
45.40
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.23 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 232 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 86 4
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 89 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 228 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 229 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Pilton Community College is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 9 and has 9 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.78 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
0 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability Yes
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
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