Orchard Vale Community School
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Barnstaple, EX32 8QY
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 32% in England
15 of 31 in North Devon
Pupils
311
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
4.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 58% | 63% | 51% | |
| Higher standard | 3% | 4% | 2% | |
| Reading | 68% | 76% | 77% | |
| Writing | 71% | 67% | 62% | |
| Maths | 66% | 78% | 72% |
Nearby primary schools
- Eden Park Academy · 0.7 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 9% in England
- Newport Community School Primary Academy · 1.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 49% in England
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple · 1.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 19% in England
- Goodleigh Church of England Primary School · 1.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 20% in England
- Landkey Community Primary Academy · 1.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 47% in England
- Ashleigh CofE Primary School · 1.2 mi · Good · Top 34% in England
The neighbourhood
Orchard Vale Community School is in Barnstaple South (typical home £205,000, crime average).
What is Orchard Vale Community School's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Vale Community School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Orchard Vale Community School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Orchard Vale Community School is in the bottom 32% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.