St Mary's CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's CofE Primary School
Address: Chanters Road
Town/City: Bideford
County: Devon
Postcode: EX39 2QN
Telephone Number: 01237 477288
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: The Harbour Schools Partnership
Sponsor: Ventrus Limited

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Zoe Stevens
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 397 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.9%

Location and administration

URN: 151055
DfE Number: 878/3069
UKPRN: 10095800
UPRN: 100041032327
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torridge (E07000046)
Constituency: Torridge and Tavistock (E14001552)
Electoral Ward: Northam (E05011927)
Diocese: CE15(Diocese of Exeter)

Easting & Northing: 245369E, 127424N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 1' 33.5" N 4° 12' 22.33" W
Plus Code: 9C3Q2QGV+9G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Tony Brignell - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 February 2026.
  • Sam Shuttleworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 November 2029.
  • Zoe Stevens - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Beverley Trapnell - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2028.
  • Sophie Tugwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 October 2028.
  • Jo Williams - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2025.