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About

It is a pleasure to welcome you to our school communities, where I have the privilege of leading two vibrant and inclusive primary schools. I am proud to work alongside a dedicated team that places children, families and the wider community at the heart of everything we do.

At both schools, we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their very best. We set high standards for learning, behaviour and personal development, ensuring every child is supported and challenged to thrive.

Our staff are passionate about delivering a rich, broad curriculum that reflects the needs and interests of our children, while nurturing their confidence, creativity and sense of belonging.

Whether you are a current parent, a prospective family, or a member of the wider community, we hope this website gives you a true sense of the ethos, care and ambition that drive our schools forward together.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Forest School
  • Times Tables Rock Stars

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Eco SchoolsEnvironment

Key facts

URN
113440
Type
Voluntary aided 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
Exmouth and Exeter East
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (14 current, 0 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Phil MussellChair of GovernorsFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2026 · until 2030

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Nicholas WalkerGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2026 · until 2030
Becky JoseGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2025 · until 2029
Miss Gillian PyleGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr John WhiteGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Sarah HittGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Emma FinneganGovernorAppointed by LAsince 2024 · until 2028
Sophie WoodwardGovernorElected by school staffsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Janet MarksGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Sally FanningGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Miss Katherine EvansGovernorElected by parentssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Matthew CroppGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Susan BookerGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Veronica LeeGovernorEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026

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