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Pilton Community College
Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.5 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,160
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.4, placing it in the top 47% nationally. Additionally, 68% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating a strong foundation in these core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate of 46% suggests there may be opportunities for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum engagement.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 46.4 | Top 47% UK |
| 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%. | 68% | Top 45% UK |
| 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%. | 45% | Top 47% UK |
| 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%. | 46% | Top 41% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.6%
White Other3.1%
Asian Indian2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.08800, -4.06957 · EX31 1RB
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN136867
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.piltoncollege.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Pilton Community College rated by Ofsted?
Pilton Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2023.
Is Pilton Community College a good school?
Pilton Community College scores 50.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Pilton Community College in GCSEs?
Pilton Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.4. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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