Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Contact details for the school

School Name: Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Address: Chanters Hill
Town/City: Barnstaple
County: Devon
Postcode: EX32 8DN
Telephone Number: 01271 345164
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Plymouth Cast
Sponsor: Plymouth Cast

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Rob Meech
Capacity: 218
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 214 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.7%

Location and administration

URN: 140739
DfE Number: 878/3452
UKPRN: 10045697
UPRN: 100041037528
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: North Devon (E07000043)
Constituency: North Devon (E14001387)
Electoral Ward: Barnstaple with Westacott (E05012414)
Diocese: RC15(Diocese of Plymouth)

Easting & Northing: 256594E, 133269N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 4' 53.08" N 4° 2' 54.86" W
Plus Code: 9C3Q3XJ2+HH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Ashleigh CofE Primary School (0.3km)
  2. Yeo Valley Primary School (0.5km)
  3. Eden Park Academy (0.8km)
  4. Newport Community School Primary Academy (1.2km)
  5. The Lampard Community School (1.2km)
  6. Pilton Infants' Academy (1.2km)
  7. The Park Community School (1.3km)
  8. Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy (1.3km)
  9. Pathfield School (1.4km)
  10. Pilton Community College (1.7km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Dr Jonathan Amaefuna - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
  • Mrs Theresa (Tess) Casey - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 21 May 2029.
  • Miss Lydia Cawsey - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Miss Lydia Cawsey - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 22 March 2026.
  • Mr Vernon Clarke - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 January 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 January 2026.
  • Mr Vernon Clarke - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 19 January 2030.
  • Mr Simon Cohen - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Cathy Jeffery - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 March 2026.
  • Principal Robert Meech - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Canon Peter Morgan - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 18 January 2030.
  • Father Peter Morgan - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 19 January 2026.
  • Mr Matthew Norris - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 14 February 2030.
  • Mr Matthew Norris - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 February 2026.
  • Mrs Charlotte Scott - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 November 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Silverlock - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2013.