Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Exeter (Devon).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Stoke Canon Primary School aims to provide a happy, caring Christian atmosphere, where children can learn and develop to the full, supported by close co-operation between parents and the school. As a small school, we take pride in providing a friendly and caring atmosphere in which children can learn and grow. We are a busy, friendly school, situated 3 miles north of Exeter.
Children who attend our school live in Stoke Canon, Rewe, Poltimore, Huxham and Netherexe, as well as the northern fringes of Exeter. We cater for pupils between the ages of 2 and 11 (from preschool to year 6) and currently run 4 classes. There is also an on-site Breakfast Club from 7.30am and After School Club, providing 'wrap round care'.
We are part of the Three Rivers Federation and work closely with Clyst St Mary Primary School which is our partner school just outside Exeter. It is important that we recognise and respect both the parts and the whole of our federation. Each school has its own culture and ethos, aims and values.
Although the important elements that make up our schools are similar, what makes each unique are how these shine through in our staff and our children.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Stoke Canon Pre-School
Key facts
- URN
- 113367
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Devon
- Constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (16 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Tanya Smith | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peggy Van der Ploeg | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Lewys Ryan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kellie Perry | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Emma Hunt | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Stuart Busby | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Mandy Rose | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Rev Tim Collins | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 |
| Mr Peter Hale | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Danielle Sparks | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Peter Grierson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Briony Kempton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Clare Werry | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lesley Hockin | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lucy Topliss | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Headteacher Louise Herbert | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 |
| Ms Ellie Wilkinson Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record