Willowbank Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Willowbank Primary School
Address: Manitoba Gardens
Town/City: Cullompton
County: Devon
Postcode: EX15 1EZ
Telephone Number: 0188433473
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: The First Federation Trust
Sponsor: The First Federation Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Sarah Bomby
Capacity: 416
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 241 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 58% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.2%

Location and administration

URN: 145763
DfE Number: 878/2084
UKPRN: 10080925
UPRN: 100041129152
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Mid Devon (E07000042)
Constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth (E14001291)
Electoral Ward: Cullompton Padbrook (E05014802)

Easting & Northing: 301640E, 107044N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 51' 18.57" N 3° 23' 55.07" W
Plus Code: 9C2RVJ42+3G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Kristie Braden - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 December 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2025.
  • Mrs Charlotte Carson - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 26 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Katie Carter - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 19 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 February 2028.
  • Piers Cleaver - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 19 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 February 2028.
  • Fiona Heckles - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 10 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 May 2027.
  • Samuel Parfett - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 29 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 January 2030.
  • Mrs Katherine Powell - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Hollie Rees - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 29 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 January 2030.
  • Natalie Siddons - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Michelle Tomlinson - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 October 2026.
  • Sami Tucker - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 September 2026.
  • James Waddington - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Paul Wimsett - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2027.
  • Rev Paul Wimsett - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2027.
  • Mrs Kimberley Woods - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 November 2029.