The Park Community School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Devon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Park Community School.

Barnstaple, EX329AX Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
51.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.13
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 69.3%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
24 January 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Park Lane
Barnstaple, EX329AX
Phone
1271373131
Website
theparkschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146094
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Park Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 9AX
Website
http://www.theparkschool.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
1,500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,416
Free School Meals
23.4% (331 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (38 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
29.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.3 (+17.3 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
35.0 (+15.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.0 (+8.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
39 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
236
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,416 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be Kind, Work Hard, Be Here"

belonging dignity respect kindness

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