West Hill Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: West Hill Primary School
Address: Beech Park, West Hill
Town/City: Ottery St Mary
County: Devon
Postcode: EX11 1UQ
Telephone Number: 01404 812599
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: Smile Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Rob Pantling
Capacity: 218
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 216 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 3.2%

Location and administration

URN: 113106
DfE Number: 878/2058
UKPRN: 10077482
UPRN: 100041043433
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: East Devon (E07000040)
Constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth (E14001291)
Electoral Ward: West Hill & Aylesbeare (E05011808)

Easting & Northing: 306794E, 93802N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 44' 13.08" N 3° 19' 19.44" W
Plus Code: 9C2RPMPH+Q5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The King's School (2.6km)
  2. Tipton St John Church of England Primary School (2.8km)
  3. Ottery St Mary Primary School (4.0km)
  4. Whimple Primary School (4.2km)
  5. Newton Poppleford Primary School (4.6km)
  6. Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School (5.0km)
Associated schools

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Governors

  • Mrs Felicity Carpenter - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Iain Grafton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 February 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 7 February 2029.
  • Mrs Alice Heenan - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 July 2030.
  • Mrs Kate James - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 July 2030.
  • Dr Janet Lavelle - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2024 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 12 June 2026.
  • Mrs Alexandra Leonidou - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Rebecca Mole - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 July 2030.
  • Ms Teri Murphy - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 12 June 2026.
  • Mr Christopher Nash - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Rob Pantling - Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Jon Sapwell - Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 June 2030.
  • Mrs Nicola Taylor-Bashford - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2024 (Interim Executive Board). Term runs until 12 June 2026.
  • Mrs Francesca Thomas-Davies - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 July 2030.