What did Ofsted judge Pilton Infants' School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Pilton Infants' School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in May 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Pilton Infants' School?

Pilton Infants' School has 172 pupils on roll.

What ages does Pilton Infants' School take?

Pilton Infants' School admits pupils aged 4 to 7.

Where is Pilton Infants' School located?

Pilton Infants' School is located in Barnstaple, EX31 1JU, Devon.

How do I apply to Pilton Infants' School?

Pilton Infants' School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Pilton Infants' School?

Distance did not decide places at Pilton Infants' School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at Pilton Infants' School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86% of pupils at Pilton Infants' School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Pilton Infants' School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

Pilton Infants' School

StatePrimary

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Abbey Road, EX31 1JU Website01271342579

Verified from official sources

Good· our summaryMay 2025

Inspected May 2025

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Ages4 - 7

Pupils172

Good· our summaryMay 2025

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Pupils172

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Pupils (January 2026 census)

172

100.6% of capacity (178 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

Demand (Reception)

Under-subscribed

52 first choices for 60 places in the entry year

DfE2026-27

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Admissions data: 2026-27

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 75 days

Offer dayPrimary National Offer Day

Friday, 16 April 2027

in 166 days

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Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Admissions Overview

Places (Reception): 60

Open to all applicants

September 2026 entry

How places are allocated:Official catchment

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23% of primary admission appeals heard in Devon Council were successful (2025-26 entry — 22 heard).

2025-26: 23%2024-25: 13%2023-24: 34%2022-23: 16%2021-22: 22%

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Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Reception), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

Last distance offered at Pilton Infants' School, year by year →

Pilton Infants' School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Pilton Infants' School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Pilton Infants' School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in May 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Pilton Infants' School?: Pilton Infants' School has 172 pupils on roll.
What ages does Pilton Infants' School take?: Pilton Infants' School admits pupils aged 4 to 7.
Where is Pilton Infants' School located?: Pilton Infants' School is located in Barnstaple, EX31 1JU, Devon.
How do I apply to Pilton Infants' School?: Pilton Infants' School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Pilton Infants' School?: Distance did not decide places at Pilton Infants' School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at Pilton Infants' School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86% of pupils at Pilton Infants' School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Pilton Infants' School

StatePrimary

Profile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Abbey Road, EX31 1JU Website01271342579

Verified from official sources

Good· our summaryMay 2025

Inspected May 2025

View full report

Ages4 - 7

Pupils172

Good· our summaryMay 2025

Ages4 - 7

Pupils172

Inspected May 2025 · View report

How close did you need to live?

Would your address have got an offer?

Your postcode is used for this check only and is not saved. Check every school near you →

Last distance offered at Pilton Infants' School, year by year →

Pupils (January 2026 census)

172

100.6% of capacity (178 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

Demand (Reception)

Under-subscribed

52 first choices for 60 places in the entry year

DfE2026-27

On-site childcare

Childcare at this site

Out-of-school club, separately registered — see connected settings

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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Admissions data: 2026-27

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 75 days

Offer dayPrimary National Offer Day

Friday, 16 April 2027

in 166 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Admissions Overview

Places (Reception): 60

Open to all applicants

September 2026 entry

How places are allocated:Official catchment

Admissions history & last distance offered, year by year →

How does your postcode compare with last year’s offers? Check every school near you.

Check your postcode →

23% of primary admission appeals heard in Devon Council were successful (2025-26 entry — 22 heard).

2025-26: 23%2024-25: 13%2023-24: 34%2022-23: 16%2021-22: 22%

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Data from:Inspection: May 2025Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Apr 2026

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