St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Buckfast
Address: Buckfast Road, Buckfast
Town/City: Buckfastleigh
County: Devon
Postcode: TQ11 0EA
Telephone Number: 01364 642389
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Plymouth Cast
Sponsor: Plymouth Cast

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sophie Kerswell
Capacity: 110
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 168 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 153% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.4%

Location and administration

URN: 140774
DfE Number: 878/3602
UKPRN: 10045619
UPRN: 100041035607
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Teignbridge (E07000045)
Constituency: Central Devon (E14001155)
Electoral Ward: Ashburton & Buckfastleigh (E05011893)
Diocese: RC15(Diocese of Plymouth)

Easting & Northing: 274042E, 67303N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 29' 33.34" N 3° 46' 37.16" W
Plus Code: 9C2RF6VF+26

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Buckfastleigh Primary School (1.2km)
  2. Ashburton Primary School (3.1km)
  3. Sands School (3.2km)
  4. Landscove Church of England Primary School (3.5km)
  5. South Dartmoor Community College (4.2km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mrs Samantha Ansell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
  • Mrs Lesley Clark - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 4 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 May 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Ellacott - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mrs Jane Halling - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 October 2029.
  • Ms Bernadette Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 November 2029.
  • Mrs Sophie Kerswell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Doctor Gregory Lippiatt - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 May 2026.
  • Mr Alan Mollet - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mr David Onah - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 November 2029.
  • Mrs Kayleigh Teeder - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 January 2028.
  • Mr Richard Turvey - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 July 2030.
  • Mr Steve Woods - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2026.