190
Pupils · 2024/25
0%
EAL · 2024/25
27%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Standards maintained
Ofsted inspection · 16/10/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityDevon
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.4:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Pathfield School · All-through · Devon
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
190
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.4
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
0%
FSM eligible
42%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
27%
Contact
Address
Abbey Road, Pilton, Barnstaple, EX31 1JU
Local authority
Devon
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 190 | 7.7 | 100% | 0% | 42% | 10% | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 189 | 7.0 | 100% | 0% | 44% | 12% | 35% |
| 2022/23 | 187 | 8.2 | 100% | 0% | 48% | 12% | 34% |
| 2021/22 | 191 | 8.6 | 100% | 0% | 43% | 12% | 34% |
| 2020/21 | 176 | 8.1 | 100% | 1% | 40% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 142 | 7.0 | 100% | 1% | 45% | 8% | 30% |
| 2017/18 | 134 | 6.6 | 100% | 1% | 47% | 10% | 24% |
| 2016/17 | 129 | 6.5 | 100% | 0% | 50% | 9% | 27% |
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