The Shoreline Academy is an alternative provision academy in Barnstaple, Devon, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 42 pupils
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 42 (places for 50)
- Headteacher
- Mr Russell Clarke
- Part of
- Wave Multi Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 November 2018
- Free school meals
- 64.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Devon
- School reference (URN)
- 146732
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Devon council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Graded by area, May 2025
Inspected in May 2025. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Springfield Court, Fishleigh Road, Barnstaple, EX31 3UD
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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By need in Devon: Autism (14) · SEMH (9) · Moderate learning (8) · Speech and language (7) · Severe learning (7) · PMLD (5) · Hearing (5) · Vision (5) · Physical (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Multi-sensory (4)
Questions about The Shoreline Academy
How do I get a place at The Shoreline Academy?
Places at The Shoreline Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Devon council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does The Shoreline Academy take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Shoreline Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in May 2025 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is The Shoreline Academy?
Springfield Court, Fishleigh Road, Barnstaple, EX31 3UD, in Devon.
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