Ernesettle Community School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Ernesettle Community School
Address: Biggin Hill, Ernesettle
Town/City: Plymouth
County: Devon
Postcode: PL5 2RB
Telephone Number: 01752 201177
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: The Inspire Multi Academy Trust (south West)
Sponsor: The Inspire Multi Academy Trust (south West)

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Emma Phillips/ Sally Riseborough
Capacity: 525
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 587 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 112% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.4%

Location and administration

URN: 142545
DfE Number: 879/3767
UKPRN: 10055188
UPRN: 100041167045
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Plymouth (E06000026)
Constituency: Plymouth Moor View (E14001426)
Electoral Ward: Honicknowle (E05002085)

Easting & Northing: 245766E, 59673N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 25' 2.14" N 4° 10' 19.93" W
Plus Code: 9C2QCR8H+W4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Mill Ford School (0.2km)
  2. Knowle Primary School (0.5km)
  3. St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy (0.8km)
  4. Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School (0.9km)
  5. Mount Tamar School (1.1km)
  6. Brook Green Centre for Learning (1.1km)
  7. Marine Academy Plymouth (1.2km)
  8. St Peter's RC Primary School (1.2km)
  9. Marine Academy Primary (1.3km)
  10. Shakespeare Primary School (1.4km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Miss Olivia Bartlett - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
  • Mrs Jen Brimming - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2029.
  • Mrs Nikki Cunningham - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Mrs Paula Frankis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Miss Elizabeth Hoodless - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 July 2028.
  • Mr Richard Lunn - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Headteacher Aaron Meredith - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Emma Phillips - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 19 April 2030.
  • Mrs Paige Pink - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 February 2028.
  • Miss Sally Riseborough - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 19 April 2030.
  • Mrs Michelle Treliving - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Ms Sandi Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2028.