The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary 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: www.beacon-ce-primary.devon.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.