St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Address: Eastington Road, Lapford
Town/City: Crediton
County: Devon
Postcode: EX17 6QE
Telephone Number: 0136383292
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Anglican/Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Chulmleigh Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jessica Wright
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 51 (41% boys & 59% girls)
Enrollment: 49% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 33.3%

Location and administration

URN: 137780
DfE Number: 878/2260
UKPRN: 10036160
UPRN: 100041034129
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Mid Devon (E07000042)
Constituency: Central Devon (E14001155)
Electoral Ward: Taw Vale (E05014809)

Easting & Northing: 273380E, 108466N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 51' 44.78" N 3° 48' 1.52" W
Plus Code: 9C2RV56X+XR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School (4.0km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Ms Jane Cornelius - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 September 2030.
  • Mrs Karen Dalby - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 September 2030.
  • Mrs Caroline Gilpin-Perkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 September 2030.
  • Mrs Sarah Madden - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 2 September 2030.
  • Mrs Arwen O'Callaghan - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 September 2030.
  • Mrs Claire Quick - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 September 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 2 September 2030.
  • Mrs Jessica Wright - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 2 September 2030.