Compare Pathfield School and The Shoreline Academy

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Pathfield School (Not applicable) in Barnstaple; The Shoreline Academy (Not applicable) in Roundswell — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Pathfield School and The Shoreline Academy. They are not applicable phase and foundation special school and academy alternative provision sponsor led type located around Barnstaple, Devon and Roundswell, Devon. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Pathfield School), published May 2019. The lowest is 3 (The Shoreline Academy), published Mar 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The Shoreline Academy (Mar 2023). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 50–55%, range 40–45%–60–65%; all within the WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Pathfield School EX31 1JU	The Shoreline Academy EX31 3UD
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Foundation special school	Not applicable • Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Location	Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JU	Roundswell Devon EX31 3UD
Latest Ofsted	2 1 May 2019	3 6 Mar 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	186	50
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Devon (878)	WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.pathfield.devon.sch.uk	wavemat.org
Telephone	01271342423	01271386333
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Pathfield School

EX31 1JU

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location: Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 1JU
Ofsted: 2 1 May 2019
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Devon (878)
Website: www.pathfield.devon.sch.uk
Telephone: 01271342423

The Shoreline Academy

EX31 3UD

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Location: Roundswell
Devon
EX31 3UD
Ofsted: 3 6 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: wavemat.org
Telephone: 01271386333

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.