# Eden Park Academy — Barnstaple, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 2.2/5 from 6 published reviews
- **Principal:** Ms Samantha Warner and Mr Richard Blunt

## Contact

- **Address:** Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 8EF
- **Phone:** 01271 343214
- **Website:** https://www.eden-park.academy
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/barnstaple/eden-park-academy-20018

## About

Eden Park Academy is a school that aims to provide a rich experience for its students, preparing them for future learning. It uses first-hand experiences and opportunities to make learning meaningful. The school strives to develop the whole child, allowing for personal, social, spiritual, cultural, and moral growth.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **1/5** — Don’t take you’re kid here!!: Teachers often misuse their power, humiliating students in front of the whole class. There are frequent fights, creating a chaotic environment. If you're looking for a safe and supportive school, I strongly suggest you look elsewhere. *(Jan 2025)*
- **2/5** — Not academic: Some nice teachers , lots of badly behaved children . Not really an academic focus so don’t recommend if you’re looking for good GCSEs . *(Apr 2024)*
- **5/5** — Amazing Learning Environment: We're so impressed with Eden Park Academy! Our child loves the Forest School and has made great friends. The teachers are caring and supportive, and we appreciate the emphasis on character education. *(Sep 2022)*
- **1/5** — Terrible: Not good with any of there students there are fights braking out nearly every day never get any learning done and the teachers are scared of the student’s *(Aug 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some Positives, Some Room for Improvement: We're generally happy with Eden Park Academy, but we've found the communication between home and school can be inconsistent. The teachers are lovely, but the class sizes do feel a bit large for our child. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Facilities: Our child thrived at Eden Park Academy, and we were grateful for the opportunities they had in the Nursery and Reception years. The school's commitment to 'growing hearts and minds' is evident in everything they do. *(Jul 2021)*

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