Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School
Address: Marlborough Road
Town/City: Ilfracombe
County: Devon
Postcode: EX34 8JL
Telephone Number: 01271 863462
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-7)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: Goodleigh C Of E Primary School & Ilfracombe Infant & Nursery School Federation

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Claire Grant
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 207 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 57% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.3%

SEN Provisions

  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 113155
DfE Number: 878/2232
UKPRN: 10069683
UPRN: 100041038708
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: North Devon (E07000043)
Constituency: North Devon (E14001387)
Electoral Ward: Ilfracombe East (E05012425)

Easting & Northing: 251834E, 147153N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 12' 17.85" N 4° 7' 19.9" W
Plus Code: 9C3Q6V3H+X4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Claire Grant - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2007 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Kate Grant - Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 June 2030.
  • Cathryn Hewitt - Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 February 2026.
  • Clare Langmead - Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Colin Tom Ley - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 April 2028.
  • Susan Ley - Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 June 2030.
  • Rachael Moore - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 October 2027.
  • Rachael Moore - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 November 2029.
  • Helen Newland - Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 June 2030.
  • Silvia Panella Peral - Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 May 2026.
  • Silvia Panella Peral - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 May 2026.
  • Sophie Read - Governor. Appointed on 25 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 November 2025.
  • Nadine Sampson - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 11 October 2026.
  • Nadine Sampson - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 11 October 2027.
  • Nadine Sampson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 12 October 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 11 October 2026.
  • James Whale - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 November 2029.