East-the-Water Community Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: East-the-Water Community Primary School
Address: Mines Road
Town/City: Bideford
County: Devon
Postcode: EX39 4BZ
Telephone Number: 01237 475178
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Adam Buckeridge
Capacity: 466
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 439 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 44.4%

Location and administration

URN: 113130
DfE Number: 878/2207
UKPRN: 10077120
UPRN: 100041031813
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torridge (E07000046)
Constituency: Torridge and Tavistock (E14001552)
Electoral Ward: Bideford East (E05011917)

Easting & Northing: 246421E, 126204N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 0' 55.05" N 4° 11' 26.51" W
Plus Code: 9C3Q2R85+4P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. West Croft School (1.5km)
  2. St Mary's CofE Primary School (1.6km)
  3. Bideford College (2.1km)
  4. Kingsley School Devon (2.1km)
  5. St Margaret's Church of England Junior School (3.6km)
  6. St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School (3.7km)
  7. St Helens Church of England Academy (4.0km)
  8. Appledore School (4.1km)
Governors

  • Mr Robbie Andrews - Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 February 2026.
  • Mrs Kelly Bridle - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2030.
  • Mr Adam Buckeridge - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr James Richard Creek - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2030.
  • Mr Daniel Dalley - Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 May 2029.
  • Mr Michael Elliott - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2030.
  • Mrs Bethanie Hill - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2030.
  • Miss Amy Hurrell - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mrs Clare Jackson - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Ms Abbie Jeffreys - Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 October 2029.
  • Mr Kevin Parsons - Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 May 2027.
  • Mrs Nicole Sell - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2029.
  • Ms Julie Servaes - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 November 2025.
  • Mrs Stephanie Jane Slade - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 April 2026.
  • Dr Jim Smith - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 July 2026.
  • Mrs Ruth Thorne - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2030.
  • Mr Rob Whitehouse - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Mr Mike Worrall - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 July 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 5 July 2030.