St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry
School Name: St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry Address: Downderry Town/City: Torpoint County: Cornwall Postcode: PL11 3LF Telephone Number: 01503 250565 Website: www.st-nicolas.cornwall.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2013 Trust: St Barnabas Church Of England Multi Academy Trust Sponsor: Askel Veur - Diocese Of Truro
Headteacher: Mrs Christine Gardiner
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 109 (36% boys & 64% girls)
Enrollment: 104% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.3%
URN: 140342
DfE Number: 908/2026
UKPRN: 10044071
UPRN: 10003064562
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Cornwall (E06000052)
Constituency: South East Cornwall (E14001486)
Electoral Ward: Looe East & Deviock (E05013305)
Diocese: CE38(Diocese of Truro)
Easting & Northing: 231900E, 53926N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 21' 42.53" N 4° 21' 52.69" W
Plus Code: 9C2Q9J6P+P4
DfE Record: View record
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- Tom Ashley - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 8 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 October 2028.
- Marie Biggin - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 29 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 July 2027.
- Janine Hards - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 17 May 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 16 May 2026.
- Nanette Herbert - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 23 March 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 22 March 2026.
- Natalie Horner - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 18 June 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 17 June 2027.
- Mr Robert Pearce - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 11 February 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 February 2026.
- Felicity Stallard - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
- Ian Thompson - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2026.
- Danielle Young - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 24 March 2028.