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The Park Community School
Park Lane, Barnstaple EX32 9AX
The Park Community School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,450 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In January 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2019.
Particular strengths include Representation, Finances, Environment and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Attendance, Progress and Admissions.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
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