Wadebridge Primary Academy — Primary School in Wadebridge

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Wadebridge Primary Academy

Wadebridge, PL27 6BL

414 Pupils

480 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

26.50% FSM %

220 Boys

194 Girls

About Wadebridge Primary Academy

Wadebridge Primary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Cornwall, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 414 pupils on roll. School capacity: 480. Current headteacher: Chris Wathern.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cornwall or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Cornwall
Region	South West
Administrative District	Cornwall
Parliamentary Constituency	North Cornwall
Ward	Wadebridge East & St Minver
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	BRIDGE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-09-2011
UKPRN	10035090
URN	137366
Data Last Updated	10-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Maria Ashurst	Chair of Local Governing Body	24/07/2025	23/07/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tim Carson	Chair of Local Governing Body	15/02/2022	23/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Denise Christian	Local Governor	01/06/2022	31/05/2026	Elected by school staff
Claire Gooding	Local Governor	05/01/2026	04/01/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Langton	Local Governor	19/04/2021	31/08/2025	Elected by school staff
Mr Ben Pipe	Local Governor	07/04/2022	06/04/2026	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Chris Wathern	Local Governor	16/04/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal