West Down School
School Name: West Down School Address: West Down Town/City: Ilfracombe County: Devon Postcode: EX34 8NF Telephone Number: 01271 863461 Website: http://www.westberryfederation.org.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 2-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2025 Trust: The Harbour Schools Partnership Sponsor: Ventrus Limited
Headteacher: Mrs Faye Poynter
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 95 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.7%
URN: 150916
DfE Number: 878/2249
UKPRN: 10095216
UPRN: 10012092280
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: North Devon (E07000043)
Constituency: North Devon (E14001387)
Electoral Ward: Mortehoe (E05012431)
Easting & Northing: 251390E, 142078N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 9' 33.27" N 4° 7' 35.2" W
Plus Code: 9C3Q5V5F+MC
DfE Record: View record
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- Susan Carey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- David Chugg - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 October 2030.
- Rachel Harding - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 July 2028.
- Campbell Orr - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 July 2029.
- Faye Poynter - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Caroline Raby - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 January 2028.
- David Richardson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
- Tandy Ruoff - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 January 2028.