Ellacombe Church of England Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ellacombe Church of England Academy
Address: Ellacombe Church Road
Town/City: Torquay
County: Devon
Postcode: TQ1 1TG
Telephone Number: 01803 293040
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Learning Academy Partnership (south West)
Sponsor: Learning Academy Partnership

Staff and pupils

Executive Head: Ms Alison Helm
Capacity: 350
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 337 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 41.3%

Location and administration

URN: 138047
DfE Number: 880/2000
UKPRN: 10037055
UPRN: 100041053875
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torbay (E06000027)
Constituency: Torbay (E14001551)
Electoral Ward: Ellacombe (E05012259)
Diocese: CE15(Diocese of Exeter)

Easting & Northing: 291729E, 64690N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 28' 21.52" N 3° 31' 37.13" W
Plus Code: 9C2RFFFF+36

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).
  • 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 Jake Grinsill - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms 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 7 May 2029.
  • Mrs Melody Sterry - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.