Schools in Barnstaple
There are 31 schools in Barnstaple on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 24 primary and 2 secondary schools, under Devon local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Barnstaple (24)
- Ashleigh CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · EX32 8LJ
- Bishops Tawton Primary SchoolFoundation school · EX32 0AE
- Bratton Fleming Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · EX31 4SB
- Brayford AcademyAcademy converter · EX32 7QJ
- Eden Park AcademyAcademy converter · EX32 8EF
- Filleigh Community Primary SchoolFoundation school · EX32 0RS
- Fremington Primary SchoolAcademy converter · EX31 3DD
- Goodleigh Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · EX32 7LU
- Holywell Church of England SchoolAcademy converter · EX31 3HZ
- Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · EX31 3PU
- Kentisbury Primary SchoolCommunity school · EX31 4NG
- Landkey Community Primary AcademyAcademy converter · EX32 0LJ
- Marwood SchoolAcademy converter · EX31 4HF
- Newport Community School Primary AcademyAcademy converter · EX32 9BW
- Orchard Vale Community SchoolAcademy converter · EX32 8QY
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, BarnstapleAcademy converter · EX32 8DN
- Parracombe Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · EX31 4QJ
- Pilton Bluecoat Church of England AcademyAcademy converter · EX31 1JU
- Pilton Infants' AcademyAcademy converter · EX31 1JU
- Roundswell Community Primary AcademyFree schools · EX31 3WJ
- Shirwell Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · EX31 4JT
- Sticklepath Community Primary AcademyAcademy converter · EX31 2HH
- Swimbridge Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · EX32 0PJ
- Yeo Valley Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · EX32 7HB
Secondary schools in Barnstaple (2)
- Pilton Community CollegeAcademy converter · EX31 1RB
- The Park Community SchoolAcademy converter · EX32 9AX
Other phases in Barnstaple (5)
- On Track Education BarnstapleOther independent special school · EX31 3UD
- Pathfield SchoolFoundation special school · EX31 1JU
- The Lampard Community SchoolAcademy special converter · EX32 9DD
- The Shoreline AcademyAcademy alternative provision sponsor led · EX31 3UD
- West Buckland SchoolOther independent school · EX32 0SX
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Barnstaple?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 31 open schools with a Barnstaple address (as of 5 June 2026), including 24 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Barnstaple guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Barnstaple?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.