Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School

School Drive, Plymouth, PL6 7JW
420 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
14.80% FSM %
216 Boys
204 Girls
About Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School

Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Plymouth and the surrounding area in Devon with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the South West region.

It has 420 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Tameka Hue Hamilton.

Information on Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Devon
Region South West
Administrative District South Hams
Parliamentary Constituency South West Devon
Ward Woolwell
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10073817
URN 113493
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Antony Codner Chair of Governors 15/10/2018 14/10/2026 Appointed by LA
Dr Femi Akerele Governor 17/09/2024 16/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Laura Bates Governor 19/06/2025 18/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Susan Cannon Governor 18/01/2015 16/01/2027 Elected by school staff
Reverend Karl Freeman Governor 12/12/2023 11/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Tameka Hue Hamilton Governor 01/01/2022 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Robert Kiver Governor 09/11/2020 08/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Reverend Jo Northey Governor 01/11/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Rebecca Ryeland Governor 28/11/2024 27/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Tom Shipp Governor 07/03/2024 06/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Dimitrios Tsiakiris Governor 30/11/2024 29/11/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Frequently Asked Questions
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Plymouth, Devon.
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School has 420 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School is Mrs Tameka Hue Hamilton.
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School is at School Drive, Woolwell, Plymouth, PL6 7JW, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Tameka Hue Hamilton
School Drive, Woolwell, Plymouth, PL6 7JW
Location
Quick Summary
URN 113493
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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