Halwill Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Halwill Community Primary School
Address: Dreybury Lane, Halwill
Town/City: Beaworthy
County: Devon
Postcode: EX21 5XU
Telephone Number: 01409 221476
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: The Carey Federation

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Ruhaina Alford
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 77 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 73% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.2%

Location and administration

URN: 113151
DfE Number: 878/2228
UKPRN: 10076101
UPRN: 10023351953
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torridge (E07000046)
Constituency: Torridge and Tavistock (E14001552)
Electoral Ward: Broadheath (E05011921)

Easting & Northing: 244589E, 99773N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 46' 38.28" N 4° 12' 19.95" W
Plus Code: 9C2QQQGV+WQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Ruhaina Alford - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs 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.
  • Jeff Easter - Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2025.
  • Revd Dr 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 Sandra 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.
  • Mrs Rebecca Osborne - 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.