Marhamchurch CofE Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Marhamchurch CofE Academy
Address: Helebridge Road, Marhamchurch
Town/City: Bude
County: Cornwall
Postcode: EX23 0HY
Telephone Number: 01288 361445
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Learning Academy Partnership (south West)
Sponsor: Learning Academy Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Deirdre Petersen
Capacity: 140
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 128 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.2%

Location and administration

URN: 144063
DfE Number: 908/3183
UKPRN: 10063081
UPRN: 10003306624
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Cornwall (E06000052)
Constituency: North Cornwall (E14001385)
Electoral Ward: Poundstock (E05013325)
Diocese: CE38(Diocese of Truro)

Easting & Northing: 222251E, 103764N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 48' 24.25" N 4° 31' 26.4" W
Plus Code: 9C2QRF4G+M9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Miss Rachel Cairns - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Mrs Julie Cardrick - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Charlotte Huish - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
  • Mrs Michelle Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Katie Kerr-Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Kerstin Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2026.
  • Miss Tabitha Maloney - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 12 December 2025.
  • Mrs Jessica Maynard - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 January 2030.
  • Mr Kevin Needham - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Deirdre Petersen - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Reverend David Saunders - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2028.
  • Mrs Evie Semmens - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Janet Ward - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 December 2025.