Modbury Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Modbury Primary School
Address: Barrack Road, Modbury
Town/City: Ivybridge
County: Devon
Postcode: PL21 0RB
Telephone Number: 01548 830312
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: South Hams Federation

Staff and pupils

Head of School: Ms Louise Nicholls
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 152 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 72% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.5%

Location and administration

URN: 113335
DfE Number: 878/2715
UKPRN: 10076067
UPRN: 100041157303
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: South Hams (E07000044)
Constituency: South Devon (E14001484)
Electoral Ward: Charterlands (E05010131)

Easting & Northing: 265666E, 51771N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 21' 4.06" N 3° 53' 21.99" W
Plus Code: 9C2R9426+F6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Tessa Coulthard - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Louise Cross - Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 January 2028.
  • Huw Davies - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 July 2029.
  • Jonathan Ducker - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2026.
  • Sally Erith - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2029.
  • Father Daniel French - Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 14 September 2025.
  • Mrs Jane Greaves - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 April 2009 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Hill - Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 July 2029.
  • Tamara Mortimer - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 21 September 2029.
  • Mrs Rosie Poels - Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 May 2026.
  • Fiona Rendell - Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 February 2030.