Shirwell Community Primary School
School Name: Shirwell Community Primary School Address: School Lane, Shirwell Town/City: Barnstaple County: Devon Postcode: EX31 4JT Telephone Number: 01271 850295 Website: www.shirwell.devon.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2024 Trust: The Harbour Schools Partnership Sponsor: Ventrus Limited
Headteacher: Ms Kelly McKeague
Capacity: 56
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 25 (40% boys & 60% girls)
Enrollment: 45% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24%
URN: 150686
DfE Number: 878/2244
UKPRN: 10094721
UPRN: 10012091489
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: North Devon (E07000043)
Constituency: North Devon (E14001387)
Electoral Ward: Marwood (E05012430)
Easting & Northing: 259219E, 137202N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 7' 2.66" N 4° 0' 45.56" W
Plus Code: 9C3Q4X8P+XW
DfE Record: View record
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- Simon Allen - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Sarah Berry - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 October 2029.
- Daniela Brunton - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2028.
- Mary Byass - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 27 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Abby Eames - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Casey Edmonds - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 June 2028.
- Casey Edmonds - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 September 2025.
- Joanna Gay - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Louisa Ley - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 November 2025.
- Kelly McKeague - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Natalie Pinto - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 October 2029.
- Lisa Russell - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 May 2028.