Compton CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Compton CofE Primary School
Address: Higher Compton Road
Town/City: Plymouth
County: Devon
Postcode: PL3 5JB
Telephone Number: 01752 771539
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: Mr Mark Oakshott
Capacity: 436
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 429 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.5%

Location and administration

URN: 113416
DfE Number: 879/3159
UKPRN: 10073834
UPRN: 100041062743
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Plymouth (E06000026)
Constituency: Plymouth Sutton and Devonport (E14001427)
Electoral Ward: Compton (E05002079)
Diocese: CE15(Diocese of Exeter)

Easting & Northing: 249020E, 56956N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 23' 37.28" N 4° 7' 31.22" W
Plus Code: 9C2Q9VVF+FV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. King's School (0.8km)
  2. Eggbuckland Community College (0.8km)
  3. Eggbuckland Vale Primary School (1.0km)
  4. Courtlands School (1.1km)
  5. Hyde Park Infants' School (1.2km)
  6. Hyde Park Junior School (1.2km)
  7. Plymouth College (1.3km)
  8. Manadon Vale Primary School (1.3km)
  9. Widey Court Primary School (1.3km)
  10. High View School (1.3km)
Governors

  • Mrs Sarah Abbotts - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 January 2027.
  • Mrs Deborah Black - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 January 2026.
  • Mr Richard Blackmore - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 May 2029.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Cooper - Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 January 2030.
  • Dr Charlotte Doddrell - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 January 2027.
  • Mr Jonathan Gregory - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 May 2029.
  • Mrs Andrea Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 February 2030.
  • Mr Robin Loveridge - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 October 2027.
  • Mrs Bella Malia - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 January 2030.
  • Mr Ben Roper - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2028.
  • Revd Peter Shaw - Governor. Appointed on 29 February 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).