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Pilton Community College

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Pilton Community College

Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, EX31 1RB

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

46.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.9%
Basics 9-5
45.3%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

46.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2342.346.4
2023/2441.546.4
2024/2546.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.280.00
2023/24-0.230.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
46.2%
EBacc APS
4.09
EBacc 9-5
17.3%
EBacc 9-4
26.2%
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Pathfield School
0.28 km away · Foundation special school
Good
The Park Community School
2.45 km away · Academy converter
Good
The Lampard Community School
2.77 km away · Academy special converter
Good
The Shoreline Academy
3.14 km away · Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Requires improvement
On Track Education Barnstaple
3.76 km away · Other independent special school

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About Pilton Community College

Pilton Community College is a secondary school in Barnstaple, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.3. The school has around 1,160 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, EX31 1RB | More schools in Devon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Pilton Community College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — Good
  2. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. May 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Pilton Community College

What is Pilton Community College's Ofsted rating?
Pilton Community College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Pilton Community College's latest exam results?
Pilton Community College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Pilton Community College located?
Pilton Community College is a secondary school in Barnstaple, Devon (EX31 1RB).
How many pupils attend Pilton Community College?
Pilton Community College has around 1,160 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Pilton Community College with other schools?
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