Woodbury Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Exeter (Devon).
Location
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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
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Phil Mussell | Chair of Governors | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2026 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Walker | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Becky Jose | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Gillian Pyle | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr John White | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sarah Hitt | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Emma Finnegan | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Sophie Woodward | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Janet Marks | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sally Fanning | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Katherine Evans | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Matthew Cropp | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Susan Booker | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Veronica Lee | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 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