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Sticklepath Community Primary Academy

North Devon, EX31 2HHPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#10,245
of 13,686 nationally

About Sticklepath Community Primary Academy

Sticklepath Community Primary Academy is one of 309 primary schools in the Devon local authority, and within the North Devon area it ranks 20th out of 31 schools of the same type. That places it in the bottom half of its immediate borough, though its national percentile sits around the 75th mark. The top-performing peers in the same local authority — Stockland Church of England Primary Academy, Upottery Primary School, and Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School — all achieved perfect or near-perfect ranking scores, underlining the competitive field Sticklepath operates within. Headteacher Samantha Warner leads this mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 2 to 11. The school has 447 pupils, slightly above its official capacity of 443, and a higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 21.9%. It also offers nursery provision, making it a potential option for families seeking continuity from early years through to the end of primary.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWoodville Estate, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 2HH
HeadteacherSamantha Warner
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils447
Free School Meals (FSM)21.9%
School Capacity447 / 443 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomDining HallForest SchoolMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballGymnasticsSwimmingCricketFootballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubBook ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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