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Pathfield School

Abbey Road, Pilton, Barnstaple, EX31 1JU

Foundation special school
Pupils
190
Ages
3-19
FSM
41.7%
Attainment 8
0.6
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
0.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.05
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Pathfield School

Pathfield School is a secondary school in Barnstaple, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.6. The school has around 190 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Abbey Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1JU | More schools in Devon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Pathfield School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Mar 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Pathfield School

What is Pathfield School's Ofsted rating?
Pathfield School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Pathfield School's latest exam results?
Pathfield School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Pathfield School located?
Pathfield School is a secondary school in Barnstaple, Devon (EX31 1JU).
How many pupils attend Pathfield School?
Pathfield School has around 190 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Pathfield School with other schools?
View Pathfield School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Devon.