Shirwell Community Primary School, based in Barnstaple, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. 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.
Shirwell Community Primary School currently has around 39 pupils on roll, which is about 70% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.7% boys and 51.3% girls. Around 10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | School Lane, Barnstaple, EX31 4JT |
| Website: | www.shirwell.devon.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01271850295 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Kelly McKeague |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150686 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/03/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 56 |
| Number of Pupils: | 39 |
| Number of Boys: | 19 |
| Number of Girls: | 20 |
| White British | 87.20% | 34 |
| Other White | 7.70% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 2.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 2.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirwell Community Primary School School Lane , Shirwell EX31 4JT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirwell Community Primary School School Lane , Shirwell EX31 4JT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelfham Mill School Chelfham , EX32 7LA | - not rated | 2,525 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.