St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Address: Hartop Road, St Marychurch
Town/City: Torquay
County: Devon
Postcode: TQ1 4QH
Telephone Number: 01803 329070
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: St Christopher's C Of E (primary) Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jane Bird
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 241 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.8%

Location and administration

URN: 140644
DfE Number: 880/3616
UKPRN: 10045208
UPRN: 100041053307
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torbay (E06000027)
Constituency: Torbay (E14001551)
Electoral Ward: St Marychurch (E05012265)
Diocese: CE15(Diocese of Exeter)

Easting & Northing: 291975E, 66148N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 29' 8.87" N 3° 31' 26.18" W
Plus Code: 9C2RFFPG+8C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Jane Bird - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Father Nick Debney - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Jodie Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 January 2026.
  • Sally Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • John Harrison - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 December 2028.
  • Sarah Hetherington - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 October 2028.
  • Olly Jefferies - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Joy Payne - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 February 2030.
  • Andy Pugsley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Nicola Rogers - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 March 2026.
  • Miss Ebony Taylorson - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 12 September 2030.
  • Laurence Walbrugh - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 November 2025.
  • Natalie Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2029.