Located in Barnstaple, Pilton Infants' Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a academy converter 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.
Pilton Infants' Academy currently has around 177 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 18.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.7%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Abbey Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1JU |
| Website: | www.pilton-inf.devon.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01271342579 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ian Thomas |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150074 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 177 |
| Number of Boys: | 92 |
| Number of Girls: | 85 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.70% | 150 |
| White and Asian | 4.50% | 8 |
| Indian | 4.00% | 7 |
| Other White | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 1 |
| African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilton Infants' School Abbey Road , EX31 1JU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Infants' Academy Abbey Road , EX31 1JU | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton the Bluecoat Church of England Junior School Abbey Road , EX31 1JU | - not rated | 112 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Abbey Road , EX31 1JU | 3out of 4 | 112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeo Valley Primary School Derby Road , EX32 7HB | - not rated | 791 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB | - not rated | 499 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Community School Park Lane , EX32 9AX | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Community School Park Lane , EX32 9AX | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroc Old Sticklepath Hill , EX31 2BQ | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfield School Abbey Road , Pilton EX31 1JU | 3out of 4 | 193 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Yeo Centre, North Devon KS3 PRU St George's Road , EX32 7AU | - not rated | 920 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD | - not rated | 2,571 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD | 3out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Devon Personalised Learning Service Springfield Court , Fishleigh Road EX31 3TD | - not rated | 3,280 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.