Holywell Church of England School
School Name: Holywell Church of England School Address: Tawstock Town/City: Barnstaple County: Devon Postcode: EX31 3HZ Telephone Number: 01271 345908 Website: www.holywell.devon.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2018 Trust: The Harbour Schools Partnership Sponsor: Ventrus Limited
Executive Headteacher: Mrs Robinne Lowrey
Capacity: 108
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 86 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.9%
URN: 145767
DfE Number: 878/3064
UKPRN: 10068317
UPRN: 10012090384
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: North Devon (E07000043)
Constituency: North Devon (E14001387)
Electoral Ward: Instow (E05012427)
Diocese: CE15(Diocese of Exeter)
Easting & Northing: 255237E, 129812N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 3' 0.01" N 4° 3' 59.57" W
Plus Code: 9C3Q3W2M+29
DfE Record: View record
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- Phillipa Carrington-Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 February 2027.
- Lucia Gomar Chapa - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 January 2027.
- Lauren Lloyd - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 February 2030.
- Robinne Lowrey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Rev Gary Owen - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 October 2029.
- Loren Beanie Piper - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 October 2030.
- Ms Christine Pratt - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 28 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2026.
- Myka Scott - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 January 2028.
- Claire Silverlock - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2021.