Whitchurch Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Whitchurch Community Primary School
Address: School Road, Whitchurch
Town/City: Tavistock
County: Devon
Postcode: PL19 9SR
Telephone Number: 01822 616202
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: The First Federation Trust
Sponsor: The First Federation Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Abigail Croot
Capacity: 215
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 202 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.8%

Location and administration

URN: 149191
DfE Number: 878/2625
UKPRN: 10090704
UPRN: 100041155756
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: West Devon (E07000047)
Constituency: Torridge and Tavistock (E14001552)
Electoral Ward: Tavistock South West (E05010567)

Easting & Northing: 248663E, 72914N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 32' 13.23" N 4° 8' 12.53" W
Plus Code: 9C2QGVP7+R7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Kate Brimacombe - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Christie Campbell - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Miss Rebecca Chinnock - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 11 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 March 2028.
  • Jessica Floyd - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 19 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 May 2030.
  • Nicola Hellem - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 19 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 May 2030.
  • Mrs Angela Jenkins - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Rebecca Martin - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 11 September 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 13 January 2026.
  • Mr Jacob Roth - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 16 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 February 2027.
  • Ms Bam Russell - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 21 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 February 2027.
  • Laura Talbot - Shared Governance Professional - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2022.