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Pilton Infants' Academy

North Devon, EX31 1JUPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
50 1st-choice / 50 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Pilton Infants' Academy

Parents at Pilton Infants' Academy are overwhelmingly positive about their experience, with 94% of respondents to Ofsted's Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. That figure comes from 35 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, and it's backed up by strong individual scores: 98% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 91% felt their child does well there. The school is clearly popular locally too — for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 74 applications for just 50 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.48. All 50 first-preference applicants were offered a place, so while competition exists, being first-choice is a strong bet. Parents also rated communication highly: 100% agreed the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 94% felt they're kept informed about their child's progress. The only area where a notable minority disagreed was around personal development support, where 9% disagreed that the school supports their child's wider development.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAbbey Road, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 1JU
HeadteacherIan Thomas
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils177
Free School Meals (FSM)18.6%
School Capacity177 / 180 (98% full)

The full report on this school

What 35 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 May 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

CricketNetballGymnasticsAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaChoirScience ClubGardeningChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pilton Infants' Academy

Pilton Infants' Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.