Pathfield School is a foundation special school located in Barnstaple, Devon, with an address at Abbey Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1JU. The school caters to a mixed-gender cohort of pupils aged 3 to 19, with a total of 190 students currently enrolled, slightly above its capacity of 186 students. Pathfield School serves the local community and is committed to providing tailored educational solutions for children with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, and autistic spectrum disorders. The school's ethos revolves around a person-centred approach, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive within a nurturing environment. While the school does not have a religious character, it emphasizes strong partnerships with parents and various agencies to enhance the educational experience.
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1 published inspection on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Section 8 (did not convert)