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The Park Community School
Park Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9AX, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.8 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,435
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.6, placing it in the top 46% of schools nationally. Additionally, 66% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction stands at 75%. However, there is room for improvement, especially in the percentage of students attaining grade 5 or higher in these core subjects, which is currently at 48%.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2025Quality 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. | 46.6 | Top 46% 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%. | 66% | Top 50% 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%. | 48% | Top 41% 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%. | 50% | Top 31% 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%. | 32% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (133 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
77%
School has high expectations
77%
My child makes good progress
77%
Progress is communicated
76%
I'd recommend this school
75%
Behaviour is good
71%
School supports development
70%
School keeps me informed
64%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.9%
White Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.06956, -4.05029 · EX32 9AX
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN146094
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.theparkschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Park Community School rated by Ofsted?
The Park Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2025.
Is The Park Community School a good school?
The Park Community School scores 42.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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 The Park Community School?
Based on 133 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Park Community School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Park Community School in GCSEs?
The Park Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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