Forches Cross Community Primary School, based in Barnstaple, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Forches Cross Community Primary School currently has around 168 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.6% boys and 52.4% girls. Around 40.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, EX32 8EF |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Judy Walters |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 113127 |
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 168 |
| Number of Boys: | 80 |
| Number of Girls: | 88 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forches Cross Community Primary School Forches Avenue , EX32 8EF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Academy Eden Park Academy , Forches Avenue EX32 8EF | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport Community School Landkey Road , Newport EX32 9BW | - not rated | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy Landkey Road , Newport EX32 9BW | - not rated | 664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Chanters Hill , EX32 8DN | - not rated | 881 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Community School Park Lane , EX32 9AX | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Community School Park Lane , EX32 9AX | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB | 3out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB | - not rated | 2,691 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroc Old Sticklepath Hill , EX31 2BQ | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD | - not rated | 585 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Yeo Centre, North Devon KS3 PRU St George's Road , EX32 7AU | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Barnstaple Narita House , Fishleigh Rd, EX31 3UD | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathfield School Abbey Road , Pilton EX31 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,386 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.