Knowle Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Knowle Primary School
Address: Ringmore Way, West Park
Town/City: Plymouth
County: Devon
Postcode: PL5 3QG
Telephone Number: 01752 365364
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Learning Academies Trust
Sponsor: Learning Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah-Jayne Collins
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 275 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 65% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 53.8%

Location and administration

URN: 145653
DfE Number: 879/2639
UKPRN: 10067256
UPRN: 100041167133
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Plymouth (E06000026)
Constituency: Plymouth Moor View (E14001426)
Electoral Ward: Honicknowle (E05002085)

Easting & Northing: 246287E, 59604N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 25' 0.4" N 4° 9' 53.44" W
Plus Code: 9C2QCR8P+P3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Joanne Louise Bolton - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 September 2025.
  • Mrs Melanie Jane Cavanagh - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Tania Jane Chapman - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 November 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah-Jaye Collins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Michael Peter Coomber - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 13 January 2020.
  • Christopher List - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Mrs Linda Jane Ludlow - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 May 2027.
  • Mr Ben Norris - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 June 2026.
  • Mr Scott Robert Simpson-Horne - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2030.
  • Mrs Louise Skingle - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 May 2026.
  • Mr Timothy Andrew Smith - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 May 2027.
  • Mrs Jan Walters - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 November 2029.