West Alvington Church of England Academy
School Name: West Alvington Church of England Academy Address: West Alvington Town/City: Kingsbridge County: Devon Postcode: TQ7 3PP Telephone Number: 01548 312290 Website: https://westalvington-lap.co.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 2-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2017 Trust: Learning Academy Partnership (south West) Sponsor: Learning Academy Partnership
Headteacher: Miss Hannah Ruston
Capacity: 56
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 34 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 61% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38.2%
URN: 144070
DfE Number: 878/3123
UKPRN: 10063075
UPRN: 10008913900
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: South Hams (E07000044)
Constituency: South Devon (E14001484)
Electoral Ward: Salcombe & Thurlestone (E05010141)
Diocese: CE15(Diocese of Exeter)
Easting & Northing: 272356E, 43829N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 16' 52.42" N 3° 47' 33.97" W
Plus Code: 9C2R76J4+FV
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Myles Arnott - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
- Mrs Carole Calvert - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
- Elizabeth Candy - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2028.
- Mrs Georgina Carrelli - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
- Ms Katie Coombe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Kaye Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2026.
- Rev Mark Neave - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
- Mrs Deborah Nunn - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mr Mark Oldfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 26 September 2030.
- Mrs Hannah Ruston - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Ellen Seccombe - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2029.
- Miss Rebecca Webster - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 23 January 2029.