Bishops Tawton Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bishops Tawton Primary School
Address: School Lane, Bishops Tawton
Town/City: Barnstaple
County: Devon
Postcode: EX32 0AE
Telephone Number: 01271 343002
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1900

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Melanie Smallwood
Capacity: 168
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 161 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.8%

Location and administration

URN: 113134
DfE Number: 878/2211
UKPRN: 10066591
UPRN: 10012095694
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: North Devon (E07000043)
Constituency: North Devon (E14001387)
Electoral Ward: Landkey (E05012428)

Easting & Northing: 256557E, 130349N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 3' 18.58" N 4° 2' 52.59" W
Plus Code: 9C3Q3X42+3R

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Holywell Church of England School (1.4km)
  2. The Park Community School (1.7km)
  3. Newport Community School Primary Academy (1.9km)
  4. The Lampard Community School (2.0km)
  5. Eden Park Academy (2.5km)
  6. On Track Education Barnstaple (2.6km)
  7. Ashleigh CofE Primary School (2.8km)
  8. Landkey Community Primary Academy (2.8km)
  9. Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple (2.9km)
  10. Orchard Vale Community School (3.1km)
Governors

  • Dr Johannes Achenbach - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 July 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Amery - Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 April 2026.
  • Hannah Elliott - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Mr Ben Hague - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 July 2029.
  • Mr Niall Heeney - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Huxtable - Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 April 2026.
  • Mrs Chloe James - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 September 2025.
  • Andrew Kew - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Victoria Maidens - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Gary Mason - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Simon Mills - Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 April 2026.
  • Mr Simon Mills - Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 April 2026.
  • Mr Peter Ong - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 April 2026.
  • Mrs Melanie Smallwood - Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2009 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Rev Martin Warren - Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 5 June 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Wise - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 November 2026.