The Duchy School Bradninch

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Duchy School Bradninch
Address: Bowley Meadow, Townlands, Bradninch
Town/City: Exeter
County: Devon
Postcode: EX5 4RF
Telephone Number: 01392 881482
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: The Harbour Schools Partnership
Sponsor: Ventrus Limited

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Simon Roberts
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 207 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.9%

Location and administration

URN: 140078
DfE Number: 878/2003
UKPRN: 10043022
UPRN: 200004000555
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Mid Devon (E07000042)
Constituency: Central Devon (E14001155)
Electoral Ward: Bradninch (E05014796)

Easting & Northing: 299516E, 103489N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 49' 22.2" N 3° 25' 40.15" W
Plus Code: 9C2RRHFC+4V

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Rebecca Davies - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Sue Eakers - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 June 2026.
  • Chris Goddard - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 April 2026.
  • Mrs Tamsyn Hopkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 October 2030.
  • Louisa Ley - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 November 2025.
  • Eve Malatjie - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 September 2028.
  • Mark Pierce - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 March 2026.
  • Simon Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Kate Sherry - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 April 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 April 2030.
  • Molly Southwood - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2027.