The Park Community School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Park Community School
Address: Park Lane
Town/City: Barnstaple
County: Devon
Postcode: EX32 9AX
Telephone Number: 01271 373131
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: The Harbour Schools Partnership
Sponsor: Ventrus Limited

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Vicky Owen
Capacity: 1500
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1408 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.7%

Location and administration

URN: 146094
DfE Number: 878/4059
UKPRN: 10068046
UPRN: 100041037854
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: North Devon (E07000043)
Constituency: North Devon (E14001387)
Electoral Ward: Newport (E05012432)

Easting & Northing: 256446E, 132026N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 4' 12.73" N 4° 3' 0.68" W
Plus Code: 9C3Q3WCX+3W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Kim Baker - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Claire Drew - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 April 2025.
  • Damien Everest - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 27 February 2029.
  • Marilyn Gagg - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Sue Gibson - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2029.
  • Mickael Henique - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Laurie Milsom - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
  • George Nelson - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 March 2030.
  • Vicky Owen - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • James Prince - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Michael Reed - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 17 July 2028.