White Rock Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: White Rock Primary School
Address: Davies Avenue
Town/City: Paignton
County: Devon
Postcode: TQ4 7AW
Telephone Number: 01803 577940
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Tomkinson
Capacity: 655
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 666 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.1%

Location and administration

URN: 113216
DfE Number: 880/2439
UKPRN: 10073684
UPRN: 100041052715
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torbay (E06000027)
Constituency: South Devon (E14001484)
Electoral Ward: Churston with Galmpton (E05012255)

Easting & Northing: 288217E, 57972N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 24' 41.73" N 3° 34' 28.01" W
Plus Code: 9C2RCC6G+J6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. South Devon College (1.0km)
  2. Roselands Primary School (1.1km)
  3. Galmpton Church of England Primary School (1.9km)
  4. Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy (2.0km)
  5. Cambian Devon School (2.1km)
  6. Hayes School (2.1km)
  7. Paignton Academy (2.3km)
  8. St Michael's Church of England Academy (2.3km)
  9. Curledge Street Academy (2.5km)
  10. Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School (2.9km)
Governors

  • Alicja Bagier - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 July 2028.
  • Mrs Amber Barnett - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 November 2026.
  • Mark Kelson - Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 December 2027.
  • Mrs Zoe Kelson - Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 December 2027.
  • Karina Marchant - Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 December 2027.
  • Mrs Jo O'donovan - Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 October 2029.
  • Charlotte Osborne - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 January 2026.
  • Sophie Thomson - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Headteacher Sarah Tomkinson - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).