The Park Community School
About The Park Community School
The Park Community School in North Devon is a state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16 that currently serves 1,435 students, far exceeding its official capacity of 300. This significant oversubscription is a clear signal of local demand. The school's intake is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage: 60. 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that is substantially higher than the national average and likely well above the Devon local authority average. The school is non-denominational and mixed, with Vicky Owen as headteacher. Despite the pressures of a large roll, the school has maintained an Outstanding rating from Ofsted across its two most recent inspections, including an ungraded inspection in 2023 which confirmed it remains Outstanding. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of respondents to the Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school, and 84% strongly agreeing that their child is happy there.
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2023Latest monitoring visit (18 Oct 2023): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 28 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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