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Eden Park Academy

North Devon, EX32 8EFPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
#9,480
of 13,686 nationally

About Eden Park Academy

Eden Park Academy’s headline KS2 metric — the percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — sits at 55%, which is just two percentage points below the Devon local authority average of 57%. That’s a narrower gap than you might expect for a school that Ofsted rates as Requires Improvement, and it suggests that while the school has clear weaknesses, its core academic delivery isn’t far off the pace set by peers across the county. Where the school really stands out is in reading: 86% of pupils hit the expected standard, well above the national benchmark, and the average reading score of 105 is strong. Maths is more mixed — 64% reached the expected level, with an average score of 101 — but writing lags behind at 64% expected and zero pupils reaching the higher standard. The school ranks 140th out of 309 primary schools in Devon, placing it in the bottom half but not the very bottom, and 18th out of 31 schools in North Devon specifically.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEden Park Academy, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 8EF
HeadteacherRichard Blunt
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils135
Free School Meals (FSM)51.8%
School Capacity135 / 210 (64% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

31 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallSports HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

AthleticsCricketDanceFootballCross CountryRoundersNetball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaArt ClubEco ClubFilm ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:10

Source: eden-park.academy. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eden Park Academy

Eden Park Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.