Cockington Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Cockington Primary School
Address: Old Mill Road
Town/City: Torquay
Postcode: TQ2 6AP
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01803 214100
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Connect Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Andrew Swainson
Capacity: 480
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 380 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.5%

Location and administration

URN: 149222
DfE Number: 880/2006
UKPRN: 10090825
UPRN: 10093143456
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torbay (E06000027)
Constituency: Torbay (E14001551)
Electoral Ward: Tormohun (E05012268)

Easting & Northing: 290494E, 64157N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 28' 3.44" N 3° 32' 39.2" W
Plus Code: 9C2RFF94+28

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Paula Allison - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Sarah Bevan - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Penny Cann - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Tom Matthews - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Oliver Nelder - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Nick Panayides - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2026.
  • Revd Samantha Stayte - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 June 2026.
  • Mr Andrew Swainson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Lucy Washington - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.