Blackpool Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Blackpool Church of England Primary School
Address: Liverton
Town/City: Newton Abbot
County: Devon
Postcode: TQ12 6JB
Telephone Number: 01626 821316
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: The First Federation Trust
Sponsor: The First Federation Trust

Staff and pupils

Head of Teaching & Learning: Mr Russell Pearson
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 244 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.8%

Location and administration

URN: 137665
DfE Number: 878/3102
UKPRN: 10035179
UPRN: 10032961709
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Teignbridge (E07000045)
Constituency: Central Devon (E14001155)
Electoral Ward: Haytor (E05011903)
Diocese: CE15(Diocese of Exeter)

Easting & Northing: 281245E, 74084N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 33' 18.2" N 3° 40' 39.53" W
Plus Code: 9C2RH84C+2W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Carla Bennett - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Tamsin Frances - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 31 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 October 2028.
  • Mrs Laura Fuller - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 January 2026.
  • Mrs Lucinda Goodhead - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 21 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 July 2029.
  • Charlotte Green - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Eloise (Ella) Hastings - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 5 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 May 2030.
  • Mrs Sally Henley - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 May 2026.
  • Rebecca (Becky) Knibb - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 23 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 April 2030.
  • Ryan Langford - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 July 2030.
  • Mr John Parker - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 21 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • John Parker - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 21 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 July 2029.
  • Ms Xanthe Phillips - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 16 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 May 2026.
  • Stephen Richards - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 July 2030.
  • Laura Talbot - Shared Governance Professional - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024.
  • Mrs Kate Webb - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 July 2027.