Monkleigh Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Monkleigh Primary School
Address: Monkleigh
Town/City: Bideford
County: Devon
Postcode: EX39 5JY
Telephone Number: 01805 623269
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Karen Reeves
Capacity: 120
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 137 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 114% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.9%

Location and administration

URN: 113162
DfE Number: 878/2239
UKPRN: 10076098
UPRN: 10002296742
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torridge (E07000046)
Constituency: Torridge and Tavistock (E14001552)
Electoral Ward: Monkleigh & Putford (E05011926)

Easting & Northing: 245732E, 120833N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 58' 0.65" N 4° 11' 53.63" W
Plus Code: 9C2QXR82+PP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Buckland Brewer Primary School (3.6km)
  2. Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School (4.6km)
  3. Great Torrington School (4.7km)
Governors

  • Mrs Lyn Bennett - Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 September 2026.
  • Mrs Amy Callebaut - Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 October 2028.
  • Mrs Jane Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 September 2026.
  • Mr Johnathon Gifford - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2026.
  • Mr Jonathan Gifford - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 17 November 2025.
  • Mrs Leah Paiano - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 24 November 2027.
  • Mrs Leah Paiano - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2025.
  • Mrs Karen Reeves - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Catherine Slocombe - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2026.
  • Mrs Kate Slocombe - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2028.
  • Mr Luke Stevens - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 September 2028.
  • Mr Thomas Keith Yates - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 January 2028.