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The Park Community School

The Park Community School, Barnstaple
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The Park Community School

Park Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 9AX

A Good-rated secondary school in Barnstaple.

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Pupils
1,435
Ages
11-16
FSM
24.2%
Attainment 8
46.5
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.9%
Basics 9-5
47.1%

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 (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
50.4%
EBacc APS
4.23
EBacc 9-5
23.0%
EBacc 9-4
31.7%
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About The Park Community School

The Park Community School is a secondary school in Barnstaple, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 133 responses), 75% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.5. The school has around 1,435 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Park Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 9AX | More schools in Devon

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2025 — Good
  2. Jan 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. May 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: The Park Community School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Park Community School

What is The Park Community School's Ofsted rating?
The Park Community School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about The Park Community School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 133 responses): 75% of parents would recommend The Park Community School.
What are The Park Community School's latest exam results?
The Park Community School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Park Community School located?
The Park Community School is a secondary school in Barnstaple, Devon (EX32 9AX).
How many pupils attend The Park Community School?
The Park Community School has around 1,435 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Park Community School with other schools?
View The Park Community 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.