Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Chanters Hill, Barnstaple, EX32 8DN
Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)
PrimaryAcademy converterMixedRoman Catholic
About the school
“We are an inclusive school, serving the most vulnerable of our community whilst ensuring that all children reach their potential and are ready for their next stage of their learning. We welcome visits so we can show more about our ethos and values.”
Established school - open since before 2014. Became an academy in April 2014, continuing the school that was already there.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 3 April 2025
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Not applicable
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
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- Number of pupils
- 223
- Multi-academy trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Phone
- 01271345164
- Website
- www.ourladys.devon.sch.uk/