Parracombe Church of England Primary School, Barnstaple
Parracombe Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Barnstaple. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 20 schools in Barnstaple with published results, and 637th of 14,452 across England. It was 75% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Devon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Parracombe Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Parracombe Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 57% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Parracombe Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 1 family put Parracombe Church of England Primary School as their first choice, for 1 place offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Parracombe Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Parracombe Church of England Primary School are Kentisbury Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 63% reading, 75% maths); Lynton Church of England Primary School (4.1 miles, Good, 93% reading, 80% maths); and Bratton Fleming Community Primary School (4.7 miles, Good, 100% reading, 33% maths).
Parracombe Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Kentisbury Primary SchoolLynton Church of England Primary SchoolBratton Fleming Community Primary School
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 6 pupils (16.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Parracombe Church of England Primary School had 3 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Parracombe Church of England Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Community Stores (near), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Suspensions and exclusions
Parracombe Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from November 2016, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2016 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
32.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 57% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 71% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 71% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
9.3
Avg class size
9.5
Infant (KS1)
9.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Parracombe Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Parracombe Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Parracombe Church of England Primary School is in Devon; for families living there:
- Devon's school travel policy: Free school transport
- How to apply: Apply for free school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Parracombe Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
41 pupils
55 places
14 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Barnstaple
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Barnstaple
Across Devon council
Places available
9,014
Applications
6,494
Got 1st preference
96.5%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Devon council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
16.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
37
Total Pupils
18
Boys
19
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
12.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,449
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£9,959
Per pupil
£437k
Total funding
£20k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
5.7%
Persistent absence
35
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Parracombe Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Parracombe Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Parracombe Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Parracombe Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parracombe Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Parracombe Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Parracombe Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Devon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Parracombe Church of England Primary School?
Parracombe Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 75% of its 55 places.
How big are the classes at Parracombe Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Parracombe Church of England Primary School average 9.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Parracombe Church of England Primary School?
Parracombe Church of England Primary School has around 37 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Parracombe Church of England Primary School?
3.2% of sessions were missed at Parracombe Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 5.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Parracombe Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Parracombe Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Parracombe Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Parracombe Church of England Primary School?
Parracombe Church of England Primary School is at Church Lane, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4QJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)