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Castle Primary School

Barrington Street, Tiverton, EX16 6QR
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Castle Primary School
Tiverton, EX16 6QR
287 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
33.80% FSM %
141 Boys
146 Girls
About Castle Primary School

Castle Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Devon, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 287 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Thomas Paddon.

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 Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Devon
Region South West
Administrative District Mid Devon
Parliamentary Constituency Tiverton and Minehead
Ward Tiverton Castle
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
UKPRN 10069335
URN 113340
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Valerie Bishop Chair of Governors 15/12/2025 14/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Fiona Lowe Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/09/2018 — N/A
Mr Mike Cooper Governor 25/11/2025 24/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Jamie Edmonds Governor 17/03/2024 23/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Fell Governor 12/09/2024 12/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jeremy Hidderley Governor 14/06/2024 13/06/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Jill Larcombe Governor 07/12/2023 06/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Catherine McBride Governor 11/07/2024 10/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Catherine Noble Governor 01/09/2012 01/09/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Thomas Paddon Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Katy Plumley Governor 07/12/2023 06/12/2026 Elected by school staff
Kylie Taylor Governor 25/11/2025 26/01/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Two Moors Primary School
0.64 km • Tiverton
Other
Tiverton High School
0.87 km • Tiverton
Other
St John's Catholic Primary School
0.87 km • Tiverton
Other
Heathcoat Primary School
0.95 km • Tiverton
Other
ACE Tiverton Special School
1.07 km • Tiverton
Other
Wilcombe Primary School
1.14 km • Tiverton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Castle Primary School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Tiverton, Devon.
Castle Primary School has 287 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Castle Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Castle Primary School is Mr Thomas Paddon.
Castle Primary School is at Barrington Street, Tiverton, EX16 6QR, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Castle Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Castle Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Thomas Paddon
Barrington Street, Tiverton, EX16 6QR
01884253398
www.castletiverton.school
Location
EX16 6QR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113340
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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