Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
102%
Capacity
223
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the North Devon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 223 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 218 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rob Meech, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10592nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 31 in North Devon.
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 15 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 70% recommending the school (44 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple include Sensory Room, Forest School, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Dance, Gymnastics, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Choir, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Devon, Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Chanters Hill, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 8DN |
| Headteacher | Rob Meech |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 223 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.4% |
| School Capacity | 223 / 218 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10592nd of 13,686
Nationally
1036th of 1,469
In South West
21st of 31
In North Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
44 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
21
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
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Contact Information
Chanters Hill, Barnstaple
North Devon, EX32 8DN
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