The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
Address: 1 Beacon Place
Town/City: Exmouth
County: Devon
Postcode: EX8 2SR
Telephone Number: 01395 264300
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Anne Billington
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 151 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 72% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.9%

Location and administration

URN: 113430
DfE Number: 878/3309
UKPRN: 10073831
UPRN: 100041042265
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: East Devon (E07000040)
Constituency: Exmouth and Exeter East (E14001232)
Electoral Ward: Exmouth Town (E05011794)
Diocese: CE15(Diocese of Exeter)

Easting & Northing: 300138E, 80744N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 37' 6.48" N 3° 24' 46.19" W
Plus Code: 9C2RJH9P+9V

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Anne Billington - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Samantha Dyer - Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 27 June 2029.
  • Mrs Margaret Elms - Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 June 2029.
  • Mrs Kate Louise Hurley - Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 April 2028.
  • Revd Steven Jones - Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Miss Leigh Pavey - Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 May 2030.
  • Mr Timothy Pratt - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 4 February 2028.
  • Alison Sparks - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Mrs Vicky Tarran - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 July 2026.
  • Mrs Caroline Walshaw - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 May 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 May 2028.