Parkham Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Parkham Primary School
Address: Parkham
Town/City: Bideford
County: Devon
Postcode: EX39 5PL
Telephone Number: 01237 451334
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: Atlantic Coast Co-Operative Trust
Federation: Village Schools Partnership

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mr Matt Cole
Capacity: 67
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 55 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 82% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.9%

Location and administration

URN: 113164
DfE Number: 878/2241
UKPRN: 10077473
UPRN: 10002296329
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torridge (E07000046)
Constituency: Torridge and Tavistock (E14001552)
Electoral Ward: Hartland (E05011923)

Easting & Northing: 238695E, 121109N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 58' 2.63" N 4° 17' 54.55" W
Plus Code: 9C2QXP82+XJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Buckland Brewer Primary School (3.5km)
  2. Atlantic Academy (3.5km)
Associated schools

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Governors

  • Mr Graham Bollands - Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 September 2027.
  • Ms Caroline Jane Boother - Governance Professional - Federation. Appointed on 1 October 2019.
  • Sarah Broom - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Mr Matthew Cole - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 20 March 2026.
  • Peter Cox - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Mr Paul Harris - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2029.
  • Mr Daniel Marks - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 May 2028.
  • Elizabeth Nisbet - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2026.
  • Mr Phil Priest - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 19 November 2027.
  • Mrs Sheila Read - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 March 2029.
  • Mrs Miranda Roper - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Mr Stewart Simpson - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 March 2029.
  • Ewan Robert Wallis - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 March 2026.
  • Mr David Watson - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2030.