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Buckland Brewer Primary School

Buckland Brewer, Bideford, EX39 5LX
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Buckland Brewer Primary School
Bideford, EX39 5LX
56 Pupils
49 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
29.40% FSM %
26 Boys
30 Girls
About Buckland Brewer Primary School

Buckland Brewer Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Bideford, Devon, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 56 pupils on roll. School capacity: 49. Current headteacher: Matt Cole.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Devon
Region South West
Administrative District Torridge
Parliamentary Constituency Torridge and Tavistock
Ward Monkleigh & Putford
Urban / Rural Smaller 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 Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor Atlantic Coast Co-Operative Trust
UKPRN 10077478
URN 113141
Data Last Updated 11-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Sarah Broom Chair of Governors 09/09/2024 09/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Caroline Boother Governance Professional - Federation 01/10/2019 — N/A
Mr Graham Bollands Governor 11/09/2023 10/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Cole Governor 20/03/2022 20/03/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Peter Cox Governor 25/04/2022 24/04/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Harris Governor 15/09/2025 15/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Marks Governor 20/05/2024 19/05/2028 Elected by school staff
Elizabeth Nisbet Governor 25/04/2022 24/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Philip Priest Governor 20/11/2023 19/11/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Sheila Read Governor 11/03/2025 11/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Miranda Roper Governor 25/04/2022 24/04/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Stewart Simpson Governor 11/03/2025 11/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Parkham Primary School
3.46 km • Bideford
Other
Monkleigh Primary School
3.63 km • Bideford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Buckland Brewer Primary School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bideford, Devon.
Buckland Brewer Primary School has 56 pupils, with a capacity of 49.
Buckland Brewer Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Executive Headteacher at Buckland Brewer Primary School is Mr Matt Cole.
Buckland Brewer Primary School is at Buckland Brewer, Bideford, EX39 5LX, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Buckland Brewer Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Buckland Brewer Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mr Matt Cole
Buckland Brewer, Bideford, EX39 5LX
01237451315
www.villageschools.org.uk
Location
EX39 5LX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113141
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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