Ashwater Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Ashwater Primary School
Address: Ashwater
Town/City: Beaworthy
County: Devon
Postcode: EX21 5EW
Telephone Number: 01409 211228
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: The Carey Federation

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Ruhaina Alford
Capacity: 56
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 42 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 75% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10%

Location and administration

URN: 113126
DfE Number: 878/2201
UKPRN: 10076105
UPRN: 10001325162
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torridge (E07000046)
Constituency: Torridge and Tavistock (E14001552)
Electoral Ward: Broadheath (E05011921)

Easting & Northing: 239029E, 95896N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 44' 27.4" N 4° 16' 57.51" W
Plus Code: 9C2QPPR8+9W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Clawton Primary School (4.8km)
Associated schools

Same federation

Governors

  • Mrs Ruhaina Alford - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Becky Bridgman - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 April 2030.
  • Mrs Elisha Brown - Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 April 2030.
  • Miss Ella Dannan - Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 April 2030.
  • Mr Jeff Easter - Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2025.
  • Paul Fitzpatrick - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 April 2030.
  • Hayley Frayn - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 April 2030.
  • Mrs Sandy Groocock - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 April 2030.
  • Mr John Lawlor - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 April 2030.
  • Rachael O'Donnell - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 23 September 2025.
  • Mrs Sue O'Reilly - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 April 2030.
  • Rebecca Osbourne - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 April 2030.
  • Mrs Rosie Pearson-Woods - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 April 2030.
  • Mrs Sue Russell - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 April 2030.
  • Mrs Kathy Williams - Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 6 May 2030.