Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School
School Name: Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School Address: School Drive, Woolwell Town/City: Plymouth County: Devon Postcode: PL6 7JW Telephone Number: 01752 301837 Website: www.bickleighdown.co.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Tameka Hue Hamilton
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 416 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.1%
URN: 113493
DfE Number: 878/3768
UKPRN: 10073817
UPRN: 10090533189
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: South Hams (E07000044)
Constituency: South West Devon (E14001495)
Electoral Ward: Woolwell (E05010147)
Diocese: CE15(Diocese of Exeter)
Easting & Northing: 250831E, 61501N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 26' 5.99" N 4° 6' 6.07" W
Plus Code: 9C2QCVMX+X8
DfE Record: View record
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- Dr Femi Akerele - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 September 2028.
- Mrs Laura Bates - Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 June 2029.
- Mrs Susan Cannon - Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2015 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 January 2027.
- Mr Antony Codner - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 October 2018 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 14 October 2026.
- Reverend Karl Freeman - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 April 2026.
- Mrs Tameka Hue Hamilton - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Robert Kiver - Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 November 2028.
- Reverend Jo Northey - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
- Mrs Rebecca Ryeland - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2028.
- Mr Tom Shipp - Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 March 2028.
- Mr Dimitrios Tsiakiris - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 29 November 2028.