The Park Community School
School Name: The Park Community School Address: Park Lane Town/City: Barnstaple County: Devon Postcode: EX32 9AX Telephone Number: 01271 373131 Website: http://www.theparkschool.org.uk
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
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.