Gatehouse Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Gatehouse Primary Academy
Address: Secmaton Lane
Town/City: Dawlish
County: Devon
Postcode: EX7 0LW
Telephone Number: 01626 862605
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: The First Federation Trust
Sponsor: The First Federation Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Jason Stephens
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 314 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 75% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.2%

Location and administration

URN: 141353
DfE Number: 878/2044
UKPRN: 10047476
UPRN: 100040308735
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Teignbridge (E07000045)
Constituency: Newton Abbot (E14001381)
Electoral Ward: Dawlish North East (E05011901)

Easting & Northing: 296126E, 77679N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 35' 24.76" N 3° 28' 7.19" W
Plus Code: 9C2RHGRJ+3G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Carla Bennett - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Tamsin Frances - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 31 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 October 2028.
  • Mrs Laura Fuller - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 January 2026.
  • Mrs Lucinda Goodhead - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 21 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 July 2029.
  • Charlotte Green - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Eloise (Ella) Hastings - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 5 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 May 2030.
  • Mrs Sally Henley - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 May 2026.
  • Rebecca (Becky) Knibb - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 23 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 April 2030.
  • Ryan Langford - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 July 2030.
  • John Parker - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 21 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 July 2029.
  • Mr John Parker - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 21 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Xanthe Phillips - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 16 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 May 2026.
  • Stephen Richards - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 July 2030.
  • Laura Talbot - Shared Governance Professional - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024.
  • Mrs Kate Webb - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 July 2027.