Woodwater Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Woodwater Academy
Address: Woodwater Lane
Town/City: Exeter
County: Devon
Postcode: EX2 5AW
Telephone Number: 01392 274147
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: The Harbour Schools Partnership
Sponsor: Ventrus Limited

Staff and pupils

Head of School: Mrs Rachel Olivant
Capacity: 380
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 329 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.1%

Location and administration

URN: 139019
DfE Number: 878/2001
UKPRN: 10039839
UPRN: 100041046475
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Exeter (E07000041)
Constituency: Exmouth and Exeter East (E14001232)
Electoral Ward: St Loyes (E05011021)

Easting & Northing: 294978E, 91780N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 43' 0.37" N 3° 29' 19.96" W
Plus Code: 9C2RPG86+PC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Hannah Alderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 June 2026.
  • Siobhan Clarke - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 April 2027.
  • Nikki Kerswell - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mrs Rachel Olivant - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Joanne Richardson - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 April 2024.
  • Alisha Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 November 2027.
  • Heidi Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2030.