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The Park Community School
Park Lane, Barnstaple EX32 9AX
The Park Community School is a non-selective academy. It has 206 staff (about 162 FTEs), including 90 teachers (about 81 FTEs).
This school is a member of The Harbour Schools Partnership. (Pilton Community College is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Assistant:teacher ratio and Unfilled vacancies. Relative weaknesses include Staff development.
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Distance
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Score Name
1.6Pilton Community College
5.1Braunton Academy
8.2Bideford College
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10.2South Molton Community College
13.2Chulmleigh Community College
13.7Atlantic Academy
22.1Holsworthy Community College
23.1Okehampton College
25.5Queen Elizabeth's
26.6Tiverton High School
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Assistant:teacher ratio: Above average. The number of assistants per teacher is about 0.27, which is quite high compared to other schools.
Unfilled vacancies: About average. The proportion of unfilled or temporarily filled teaching positions is 0.4%, which is roughly average compared to other schools.
Qualified teachers: About average. The proportion of qualified teachers is about 98%, which is roughly average compared to other schools.
Staff development: Below average. Reported staff development spend is £240 per teacher per year, which is quite low compared to other schools.
Pupil:teacher ratio: There is no pupil:teacher ratio information for this school.
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