Ilsham Church of England Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ilsham Church of England Academy
Address: Ilsham Road
Town/City: Torquay
County: Devon
Postcode: TQ1 2JQ
Telephone Number: 01803 292313
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Learning Academy Partnership (south West)
Sponsor: Learning Academy Partnership

Staff and pupils

Chief Executive Officer/Executive Head: Mr Jake Grinsill
Capacity: 175
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 176 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.6%

Location and administration

URN: 137304
DfE Number: 880/3119
UKPRN: 10034560
UPRN: 100041053502
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torbay (E06000027)
Constituency: Torbay (E14001551)
Electoral Ward: Wellswood (E05012269)
Diocese: CE15(Diocese of Exeter)

Easting & Northing: 293174E, 64116N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 28' 3.89" N 3° 30' 23.26" W
Plus Code: 9C2RFF9V+3C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Miss Helen Baker - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2029.
  • Mr Steve Bone - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Katie Coombe - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 September 2025.
  • Mrs Sue Davies - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 6 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2026.
  • Mrs Julie Edwards - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Robert Fitzsimmons - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 16 September 2025.
  • Mr Jake Grinsill - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Alison Helm - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Stephanie Helmore - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 16 January 2028.
  • Rev Julia Johnston - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2029.
  • Rev Samuel Leach - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 May 2027.
  • Reverend Laura McAdam - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2029.
  • Mr Kevin Needham - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2025.
  • Mr Liam O'Sullivan - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Melody Sterry - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2029.