Watcombe Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Watcombe Primary School
Address: Moor Lane
Town/City: Torquay
County: Devon
Postcode: TQ2 8NU
Telephone Number: 01803 327419
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Tim Nield
Capacity: 242
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 221 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.3%

Location and administration

URN: 113233
DfE Number: 880/2460
UKPRN: 10070852
UPRN: 100041053338
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torbay (E06000027)
Constituency: Torbay (E14001551)
Electoral Ward: Barton with Watcombe (E05012254)

Easting & Northing: 291653E, 67302N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 29' 46" N 3° 31' 43.72" W
Plus Code: 9C2RFFWC+CF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Miss Abigail Bratcher - Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 September 2028.
  • Mrs Gill Bratcher - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 April 2028.
  • Mrs Laura Colman - Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 January 2027.
  • Mr Dan Martin - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2029.
  • Mrs Jennifer McVeigh - Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 November 2026.
  • Mrs Michelle Stanley - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mrs Joanna Steed - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2028.
  • Mrs Karen Thomson - Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 September 2028.
  • Mrs Katy Watts - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 November 2027.