Eden Park Academy
64%
Capacity
135
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Eden Park Academy
Eden Park Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Devon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 135 pupils on roll, operating at 64% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Eden Park Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Richard Blunt, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9480th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 31 in North Devon.
Eden Park Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 18 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Eden Park Academy include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Dance, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Art Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Devon, Eden Park Academy is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Eden Park Academy, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 8EF |
| Headteacher | Richard Blunt |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 135 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.8% |
| School Capacity | 135 / 210 (64% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9480th of 13,686
Nationally
919th of 1,469
In South West
18th of 31
In North Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
26%
'23/24
55%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
21
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (86% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Eden Park Academy, Barnstaple
North Devon, EX32 8EF
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