Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School
Address: Coffinswell Lane, Kingskerswell
Town/City: Newton Abbot
County: Devon
Postcode: TQ12 5HN
Telephone Number: 01803 873398
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Karen Strachan
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 353 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 84% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.3%

Location and administration

URN: 113398
DfE Number: 878/3112
UKPRN: 10073838
UPRN: 100041035993
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Teignbridge (E07000045)
Constituency: Newton Abbot (E14001381)
Electoral Ward: Kerswell-with-Combe (E05011907)
Diocese: CE15(Diocese of Exeter)

Easting & Northing: 288387E, 68006N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 30' 6.57" N 3° 34' 30.18" W
Plus Code: 9C2RGC2F+PX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Shiphay Learning Academy (2.4km)
  2. Decoy Primary School (2.5km)
  3. The Lodestar Academy (2.6km)
  4. Lift Barton Hill (2.7km)
  5. Abbotskerswell Primary School (2.9km)
  6. Sherwell Valley Primary School (3.1km)
  7. Torquay Boys' Grammar School (3.1km)
  8. Torquay Girls' Grammar School (3.1km)
  9. Haytor View Community Primary School (3.1km)
  10. Glendinning Academy (3.2km)
Governors

  • Mr Ollie Abercrombie - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 July 2026.
  • Mr Danny Brown - Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 July 2026.
  • Mr Adam Devine - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 8 July 2029.
  • Mr Paul Dodd - Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 January 2028.
  • Mrs Erica Dunn - Governor. Appointed on 5 August 2026 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 4 August 2030.
  • Mr Simon Gibb - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Ms Becky Hutchens - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mr Chris Murphy - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 19 November 2028.
  • Mrs Amy Pierce - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 14 September 2030.
  • Mrs Susan Robinson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2028.
  • Mrs Karen Strachan - Governor. Appointed on 11 June 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 11 June 2028.
  • Mrs Amy Vine - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2029.
  • Mr Sam Vine - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2027.
  • The Reverend Michael Wilkie - Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 3 September 2026.
  • Reverend Michael Wilkie - Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2020 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 25 June 2030.