Open Other Primary Mixed

Bowhill Primary School

Buddle Lane, Exeter, EX4 1JT
Part of: EXETER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Bowhill Primary School
Exeter, EX4 1JT
464 Pupils
525 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
15.30% FSM %
256 Boys
208 Girls
About Bowhill Primary School

Bowhill Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 5–11 based in Devon, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 464 pupils on roll. School capacity: 525. Current headteacher: Anna Lopez.

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 converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Devon
Region South West
Administrative District Exeter
Parliamentary Constituency Exeter
Ward St Thomas
Urban / Rural Urban: 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 No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EXETER LEARNING ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-01-2017
UKPRN 10057780
URN 143193
Data Last Updated 16-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Lesley Sharp Chair of Local Governing Body 29/09/2024 28/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Wesley Chiang Local Governor 25/09/2024 24/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Susannah Cornwall Local Governor 08/09/2022 07/09/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Michelle Denman Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Ms Jennie Hamilton Local Governor 18/10/2022 17/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Harrison Littler Local Governor 16/12/2024 15/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Anna Lopez Local Governor 01/08/2023 30/07/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Emma Quick Local Governor 02/02/2024 01/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Gemma Smale Local Governor 23/01/2024 22/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gareth Smith Local Governor 25/09/2024 24/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Clare Thornley Local Governor 03/06/2025 02/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Wallis Local Governor 03/06/2025 02/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Torlands Academy
0.21 km • Exeter
Other
West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
0.24 km • Exeter
Other
Belong School Devon
0.46 km • Exeter
Other
Montgomery Primary School
0.47 km • Exeter
Other
St Thomas Primary School
0.71 km • Exeter
Other
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
0.71 km • Exeter
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Bowhill Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Exeter, Devon.
Bowhill Primary School has 464 pupils, with a capacity of 525.
Bowhill Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
The Headteacher at Bowhill Primary School is Mrs Anna Lopez.
Bowhill Primary School is at Buddle Lane, St Thomas, Exeter, EX4 1JT, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Bowhill Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Bowhill Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Anna Lopez
Buddle Lane, St Thomas, Exeter, EX4 1JT
01392206585
www.bowhill.devon.sch.uk/
Location
EX4 1JT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143193
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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