Lipson Vale Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Lipson Vale Primary School
Address: Bernice Terrace, Lipson
Town/City: Plymouth
County: Devon
Postcode: PL4 7HW
Telephone Number: 01752 224801
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Peter Lewis-Cole
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 393 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.9%

Location and administration

URN: 113298
DfE Number: 879/2671
UKPRN: 10073272
UPRN: 100041165395
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Plymouth (E06000026)
Constituency: Plymouth Sutton and Devonport (E14001427)
Electoral Ward: Efford and Lipson (E05002082)

Easting & Northing: 249442E, 55645N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 22' 55.26" N 4° 7' 7.97" W
Plus Code: 9C2Q9VJJ+RC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Lipson Co-operative Academy (0.0km)
  2. Salisbury Road Primary School (0.8km)
  3. Laira Green Primary School (0.8km)
  4. High View School (1.0km)
  5. Prince Rock Primary School (1.1km)
  6. Plymouth High School for Girls (1.2km)
  7. Mount Street Primary School (1.3km)
  8. Hyde Park Infants' School (1.4km)
  9. Plymouth College (1.4km)
  10. Compton CofE Primary School (1.4km)
Governors

  • Mrs Laura Hernandez - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 November 2026.
  • Mr Peter Lewis-Cole - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Rebecca Maguire - Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 May 2028.
  • Mrs Pamela Vera Renouf - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2027.
  • Sarah Smithson - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 July 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Stephens - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Jessica Tremayne - Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 May 2029.
  • Mr Pete Twyman - Governor. Appointed on 21 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 July 2028.
  • Melanie Wensley - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 July 2026.
  • Mrs Sally Wood - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 May 2028.