Kentisbury Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Kentisbury Primary School
Address: Kentisbury
Town/City: Barnstaple
County: Devon
Postcode: EX31 4NG
Telephone Number: 01271 883263
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Jayne Peacock
Capacity: 42
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 51 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 121% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.7%

Location and administration

URN: 113157
DfE Number: 878/2234
UKPRN: 10076100
UPRN: 10012091859
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: North Devon (E07000043)
Constituency: North Devon (E14001387)
Electoral Ward: Bratton Fleming (E05012417)

Easting & Northing: 262010E, 143392N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 10' 25.36" N 3° 58' 30.65" W
Plus Code: 9C3R52FF+FW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Helen Collins - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 September 2029.
  • Mrs Anita Couzens - Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2028.
  • Mr Martin Hallam - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 31 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2028.
  • Mrs Jo Harrison - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2027.
  • Mrs Jennifer Henderson - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 July 2028.
  • Mr Richard Huggins - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 October 2028.
  • Mrs Lorna Morris - Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2026 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 13 May 2030.
  • Mrs Jayne Peacock - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2007 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Rev Miles Welborn - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 July 2028.
  • Mrs Deborah Wiggill - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 May 2030.
  • Miss Tanya Wyatt - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 September 2029.