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Heathcoat Primary School

Broad Lane, Tiverton, EX16 5HE
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Heathcoat Primary School
Tiverton, EX16 5HE
314 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
36.80% FSM %
166 Boys
148 Girls
About Heathcoat Primary School

Heathcoat Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Devon, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 314 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Demelza Higginson.

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 Westexe
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 Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077461
URN 113343
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Flora Wood Chair of Governors 29/01/2025 28/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jill Larcombe Governance Professional - Federation 01/01/2025 — N/A
Mrs Ruth Alphey Governor 24/02/2025 23/02/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Philip Barlow Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Emily Budden Governor 01/01/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sarah Child Governor 25/03/2021 24/03/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Hannah Gleeson Governor 25/02/2026 24/02/2030 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Giles Greenslade Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Elected by parents
Miss Demelza Higginson Governor 01/12/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Helen Hyland Governor 27/06/2021 26/06/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Helen Hyland Governor 27/06/2025 26/06/2029 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Emily Pitkin Governor 29/01/2025 10/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
ACE Tiverton Special School
0.15 km • Tiverton
Other
St John's Catholic Primary School
0.53 km • Tiverton
Other
Castle Primary School
0.95 km • Tiverton
Other
Tiverton High School
1.15 km • Tiverton
Other
Two Moors Primary School
1.58 km • Tiverton
Other
Wilcombe Primary School
1.82 km • Tiverton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Heathcoat Primary School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Tiverton, Devon.
Heathcoat Primary School has 314 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Heathcoat Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Heathcoat Primary School is Miss Demelza Higginson.
Heathcoat Primary School is at Broad Lane, Tiverton, EX16 5HE, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Heathcoat Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Heathcoat Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Demelza Higginson
Broad Lane, Tiverton, EX16 5HE
01884252445
www.heathcoat.devon.sch.uk/
Location
EX16 5HE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113343
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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