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Pathfield School
Abbey Road, Pilton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.7 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
190
Capacity
186
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 96% of parents recommending it. However, academic performance metrics show challenges, as the school has not achieved any GCSE passes in English and Maths or any entries for the EBacc. Despite these weaknesses, the positive feedback from parents indicates a supportive environment for students.
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Last inspected: 27 March 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 0.6 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child is happy
100%
I'd recommend this school
96%
My child feels safe
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
School supports development
92%
Good range of subjects
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
Behaviour is good
81%
School responds to concerns
69%
School has high expectations
69%
Good range of extra-curricular
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.08697, -4.06588 · EX31 1JU
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113638
School typeFoundation special school
Websitewww.pathfield.devon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Pathfield School rated by Ofsted?
Pathfield School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 March 2019.
Is Pathfield School a good school?
Pathfield School scores 50.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Pathfield School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, Pathfield School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Pathfield School in GCSEs?
Pathfield School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.6. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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