The Shoreline Academy
Academy alternative provision sponsor led · Ages 5–16 · Barnstaple, Devon
The Shoreline Academy is an alternative provision school in Barnstaple, Devon for ages 5–16 (academy alternative provision sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 20 May 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Springfield Court, Fishleigh Road, Roundswell, Barnstaple, EX31 3UD
- Type
- Academy alternative provision sponsor led
- Ages
- 5–16
- Council
- Devon
- Pupils on roll
- 42 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 64.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 20 May 2025
Strengths
- “In a very short time, pupils learn to re-engage with learning and flourish in this calm, nurturing school.”
- “Through the very strong relationships with staff, pupils rise to the school’s expectations regarding their conduct and learning.”
- “It is a highly inclusive school where pupils feel valued and cared for.”
To improve
- “However, in a few subjects, staff do not consistently adapt their teaching to ensure that pupils are supported to write about their learning in as much depth and with as much accuracy as they could.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 25 June 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Devon.
- Pathfield School 2.0 mi Standards maintained
- The Lampard Community School 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- On Track Education Barnstaple 3.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Kingsley School Devon 6.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- West Buckland School 8.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Marland School 11.7 mi Good
- Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School 13.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Holme Court School Devon 14.6 mi No Ofsted grade