Pilton Infants' Academy, Barnstaple

In its own words: "At Pilton Infants', we are dedicated to creating a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our commitment to excellence in education is at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in fostering a culture that promotes lifelong learning, curiosity, and respect."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Please see our links for a little information from each year group."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 52 families put Pilton Infants' Academy as their first choice and 79 named it as one of their preferences, for 52 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Pilton Infants' Academy are Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy (under 0.1 miles, Good, 77% reading, 71% maths); Yeo Valley Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 50% reading, 61% maths); Ashleigh CofE Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 79% reading, 82% maths); and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple (0.8 miles, Good, 69% reading, 59% maths).

Pilton Infants' Academy is one of 8 schools run by Team Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Pilton Infants' Academy (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 63% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (63%).

9.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%), Asian (6%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 12 pupils (7%) received SEN support and 7 (4.1%) 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.

Pilton Infants' Academy had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pathfield School (n-bound), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 227 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Devon (16), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Pilton Infants' Academy issued 14 suspensions, 7.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Pilton Infants' Academy are Pilton Community College (0.3 miles) and The Park Community School (1.3 miles).