Abbotskerswell Primary School
School Name: Abbotskerswell Primary School Address: Slade Lane, Abbotskerswell Town/City: Newton Abbot County: Devon Postcode: TQ12 5NS Telephone Number: 01626 353605 Website: http://www.abbotskerswell-primary.devon.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Community school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr Kevin Martin
Capacity: 110
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 102 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.8%
URN: 113183
DfE Number: 878/2400
UKPRN: 10076091
UPRN: 10032954778
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Teignbridge (E07000045)
Constituency: Newton Abbot (E14001381)
Electoral Ward: Ambrook (E05011892)
Easting & Northing: 285630E, 68932N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 30' 34.62" N 3° 36' 51.09" W
Plus Code: 9C2RG95P+R8
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Jane Ashworth - Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Mr Ryan Chidler - Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 September 2027.
- Mrs Catherine Denning - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 October 2027.
- Ms Moira Devlin - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 October 2025.
- Ms Moira Devlin - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
- Mrs Marie Farrelly - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 4 June 2018. Term runs until 22 February 2026.
- Mrs Andrea Franklin - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
- Ms Emma Grice - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
- Jennifer Hersey - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 2 February 2029.
- Jennifer Hersey - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Mrs Jennifer Hersey - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mr Kevin Martin - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr David McNee - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Mrs Gemma Nalder - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 December 2026.
- Mrs Heidi Reeves - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
- Suzanna Small - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Miss Katie Toms - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 20 April 2026.
- Mr Philip Whattam - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 October 2026.
- Mr Richard Whiffin - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.