Best primary schools in Barnstaple (2026)
Barnstaple has 7 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Ashleigh CofE Primary School, in the top 34% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 57%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 34% in England |
Ashleigh CofE Primary School Barnstaple · Church of England |
72% | 79% | 0% | Good | |
2 Top 50% in England |
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Barnstaple · Church of England |
62% | 63% | 6% | Good | |
3 Bottom 49% in England |
Newport Community School Primary Academy Barnstaple |
62% | 52% | 8% | Not judged | |
4 Bottom 34% in England |
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy Barnstaple |
58% | 60% | 3% | Good | |
5 Bottom 19% in England |
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Barnstaple · Roman Catholic |
50% | 50% | 9% | Not judged | |
6 Bottom 15% in England |
Yeo Valley Primary School Barnstaple |
49% | 43% | 0% | Good | |
7 Bottom 9% in England |
Eden Park Academy Barnstaple |
45% | 54% | 0% | Requires improvement |
Other towns in Devon
- Bideford
- Braunton
- Brixham
- Exeter
- Exmouth
- Ivybridge
- Kingsteignton
- Newton Abbot
- Paignton
- Plymouth
- Tavistock
- Teignmouth
- Tiverton (Mid Devon)
- Torquay
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What is the best primary school in Barnstaple?
On exam results over the last three years, Ashleigh CofE Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Barnstaple, in the top 34% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.