Bere Alston Primary Academy — Primary School in Yelverton

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Bere Alston Primary Academy

Yelverton, PL20 7AU

123 Pupils

210 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

25.20% FSM %

73 Boys

50 Girls

About Bere Alston Primary Academy

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

It has 123 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: G Bemister.

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 Devon or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Devon
Region	South West
Administrative District	West Devon
Parliamentary Constituency	Torridge and Tavistock
Ward	Bere Ferrers
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
Opened	01-12-2019
UKPRN	10085003
URN	147639
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Kate Brimacombe	Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment	11/02/2026	10/02/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rebecca Martin	Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment	11/09/2025	13/01/2026	Appointed by trustees
Laura Talbot	Shared Governance Professional - Establishment	01/09/2022	—	N/A
Christie Campbell	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	08/10/2025	07/10/2029	Elected by parents
Miss Rebecca Chinnock	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	11/03/2024	10/03/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Angela Jenkins	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Katherine Kelly	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	11/10/2022	23/07/2025	Elected by parents
Mr Andrew Mann	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	04/11/2024	23/07/2025	Elected by parents
Mr Jacob Roth	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	16/02/2023	15/02/2027	Elected by parents
Ms Bam Russell	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	21/02/2023	20/02/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Grahame Sherman	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	28/06/2021	27/06/2025	Elected by parents