Pilton Community College

Contact details for the school

School Name: Pilton Community College
Address: Chaddiford Lane
Town/City: Barnstaple
County: Devon
Postcode: EX31 1RB
Telephone Number: 01271 374381
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: The Harbour Schools Partnership
Sponsor: Ventrus Limited

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Danny Heaton
Capacity: 1350
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1165 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.1%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • PD - Physical Disability

Location and administration

URN: 136867
DfE Number: 878/4060
UKPRN: 10034127
UPRN: 100041037527
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: North Devon (E07000043)
Constituency: North Devon (E14001387)
Electoral Ward: Barnstaple with Pilton (E05012413)

Easting & Northing: 255153E, 134114N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 5' 19.11" N 4° 4' 10.09" W
Plus Code: 9C3Q3WQJ+F6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Chris Barstow - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 January 2029.
  • Miss Penelope Anne Beales - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2030.
  • Rebekah Butler - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 February 2027.
  • Mr Mark Timothy Cartmell - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2030.
  • Mr Peter John Cox - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2028.
  • Beverley Dalton - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Holly Francis - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 July 2027.
  • Katherine Gibbon - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 April 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 April 2029.
  • Danny Heaton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Graham Hill - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • David Hymer - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 November 2027.
  • Claire Silverlock - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2021.
  • Lisa Thorne - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 January 2029.