Open Other Secondary Mixed

Pilton Community College

Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, EX31 1RB
Part of: PILTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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Pilton Community College
Barnstaple, EX31 1RB
1,160 Pupils
1,350 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
28.00% FSM %
595 Boys
565 Girls
About Pilton Community College

Pilton Community College is a mixed-gender Academies located in Barnstaple, Devon, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,160 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,350. Current headteacher: Danny Heaton.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Devon
Region South West
Administrative District North Devon
Parliamentary Constituency North Devon
Ward Barnstaple with Pilton
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-07-2011
UKPRN 10034127
URN 136867
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Miss Penelope Beales Chair of Local Governing Body 28/09/2023 05/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Claire Silverlock Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2021 — N/A
Chris Barstow Local Governor 21/01/2025 20/01/2029 Elected by parents
Rebekah Butler Local Governor 22/02/2023 21/02/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Mark Cartmell Local Governor 28/09/2023 05/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Cox Local Governor 01/07/2020 30/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Beverley Dalton Local Governor 14/06/2023 13/06/2027 Elected by parents
Holly Francis Local Governor 05/07/2023 04/07/2027 Elected by school staff
Katherine Gibbon Local Governor 19/04/2021 18/04/2029 Elected by parents
Danny Heaton Local Governor 01/01/2026 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Graham Hill Local Governor 01/09/2018 31/12/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
David Hymer Local Governor 06/11/2023 05/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Pathfield School
0.28 km • Barnstaple
Other
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
0.36 km • Barnstaple
Other
Pilton Infants' Academy
0.46 km • Barnstaple
Other
Yeo Valley Primary School
1.18 km • Barnstaple
Other
Ashleigh CofE Primary School
1.55 km • Barnstaple
Other
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
1.67 km • Barnstaple
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Pilton Community College is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Barnstaple, Devon.
Pilton Community College has 1,160 pupils, with a capacity of 1,350.
Pilton Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Pilton Community College is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Pilton Community College is Mr Danny Heaton.
Pilton Community College is at Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, EX31 1RB, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Pilton Community College: Does not have a sixth form.
Pilton Community College is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Danny Heaton
Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, EX31 1RB
01271374381
www.piltoncollege.org.uk
Location
EX31 1RB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136867
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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