Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Contact details for the school

School Name: Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Address: Mary Dean Avenue, Tamerton Foliot
Town/City: Plymouth
County: Devon
Postcode: PL5 4LS
Telephone Number: 01752 773521
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: The First Federation Trust
Sponsor: The First Federation Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Lesa Garside
Capacity: 350
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 281 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.8%

Location and administration

URN: 150116
DfE Number: 879/3161
UKPRN: 10093302
UPRN: 100041167245
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Plymouth (E06000026)
Constituency: Plymouth Moor View (E14001426)
Electoral Ward: Southway (E05002095)
Diocese: CE15(Diocese of Exeter)

Easting & Northing: 247153E, 61384N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 25' 58.8" N 4° 9' 12.21" W
Plus Code: 9C2QCRMW+6J

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 1 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 February 2027.
  • Ms Bam Russell - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 February 2027.
  • Laura Talbot - Shared Governance Professional - Establishment. Appointed on 1 October 2023.