Ford Primary School
School Name: Ford Primary School Address: Cambridge Road, Ford Town/City: Plymouth County: Devon Postcode: PL2 1PU Telephone Number: 01752 567661 Website: www.ford.plymouth.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2018 Trust: Learning Academies Trust Sponsor: Learning Academies Trust
Headteacher: Mr David Sammels
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 171 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42.1%
URN: 145652
DfE Number: 879/2630
UKPRN: 10067255
UPRN: 100041061648
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Plymouth (E06000026)
Constituency: Plymouth Sutton and Devonport (E14001427)
Electoral Ward: Stoke (E05002096)
Easting & Northing: 245994E, 56360N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 23' 15.17" N 4° 10' 3.49" W
Plus Code: 9C2Q9RQJ+2W
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Tracey Clarkson - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2029.
- Mr Charlie Heard - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 October 2029.
- Louisa Robinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
- Philip Rolt - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 4 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2027.
- Lauren Rowe - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2025.
- Mr David Sammels - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
- Headteacher Sarah Sandey - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 June 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 9 June 2029.
- Mr David Walters - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2026.
- Mr Ross Wilcox - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 October 2029.