Goodleigh Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Barnstaple (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
We are a small school in the heart of the community of Goodleigh set on the outskirts of Barnstaple, North Devon. Being a popular school, we attract pupils from the village and a significant number of families travel from further afield.
We are part of a Federation which consists of two schools situated in North Devon: Goodleigh C of E Primary School and Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School. We have an Executive Headteacher, Head of Teaching and Learning and one governing body who contribute to our current success and help us continue to improve and move forwards.
We always have an open door and our staff are very friendly and helpful. My daughter gets a lot out of school and always tells us about the amazing things shes been doing.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
18 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basketball
- Computing
- Cricket
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Lego
- Music
- Netball
- Orchestra
- Rounders
- Rugby
- Swimming
- Tennis
and 2 more
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Music MarkMusic
- Teaching School HubRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 113376
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Devon
- Constituency
- North Devon
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 7 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachael Moore | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Cathryn Hewitt Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Nadine Sampson Former | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nadine Sampson | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Susan Ley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Helen Newland | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Kate Grant | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| James Whale | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Rachael Moore | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Colin Tom Ley | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Claire Grant | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2007 · until 2050 |
| Sophie Read Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Silvia Panella Peral Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Cathryn Hewitt Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Nadine Sampson Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Clare Langmead Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · 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