Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Okehampton (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
Welcome to Lew Trenchard C of E Primary School Together we grow in wisdom inspired by the parable of the Good Samaritan - showing compassion to others; upholding dignity; supporting the potential in everyone.
Lew Trenchard seeks to educate its children through the core Christian values demonstrated by the Good Samaritan: of kindness, responsibility and respect, encouraging pupils to live aspirational and fulfilled lives. Our focus Christian values are reflected in our teaching, Collective Worship and wider school activities and celebrations.
We are guided by the Church of England Vision for Education. We link this to the Christian values and beliefs that underpin the teaching and pastoral support that we offer here in our school. We believe in a reflective environment which supports children to attain the skills and empathy required to treat others as they wish to be treated.
At the heart of our decision making at all levels lie the children and their best interests. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils regardless of backgrounds or starting points. Improved outcomes attainment and progress are always part of the Trust and school improvement plans. The Trust Capabilities Curriculum leads on how we deliver our aspirational curriculums.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
27 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Archery
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Book Club
- Climbing
- Computing
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Lego
- Mindfulness
and 11 more
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 144384
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2017
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Emma Bending | Chair of Local Governing Body | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Amy Crompton | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Jade Elizabeth Weston | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Natalie Jane Pankhurst | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sally Powell | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Naomi Smith | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Martin Hampton | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Joy Margaret McSMYTHURS | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Louise Hussey | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2016 · until 2036 |
| Revd Michael Dobson Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Tobias Edward Lee Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · 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