Open Other Primary Church of England Mixed

Holywell Church of England School

Tawstock, Barnstaple, EX31 3HZ
Part of: THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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Holywell Church of England School
Barnstaple, EX31 3HZ
84 Pupils
108 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
20.20% FSM %
45 Boys
39 Girls
About Holywell Church of England School

Holywell Church of England School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Barnstaple, Devon, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 84 pupils on roll. School capacity: 108. Current headteacher: Robinne Lowrey.

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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Devon
Region South West
Administrative District North Devon
Parliamentary Constituency North Devon
Ward Instow
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from 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
Trust / Sponsor THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-08-2018
UKPRN 10068317
URN 145767
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Christine Pratt Chair of Local Governing Body 28/11/2022 27/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Claire Silverlock Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2021 — N/A
Phillipa Carrington-Smith Local Governor 22/02/2023 21/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Lucia Gomar Chapa Local Governor 11/01/2023 10/01/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Emma Harding Local Governor 24/11/2021 30/05/2025 Elected by parents
Lauren Lloyd Local Governor 03/02/2026 02/02/2030 Elected by parents
Robinne Lowrey Local Governor 01/01/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Myka Scott Local Governor 11/01/2024 10/01/2028 Elected by school staff
Bryan Steers Local Governor 11/05/2023 16/10/2025 Elected by parents
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Bishops Tawton Primary School
1.43 km • Barnstaple
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Frequently Asked Questions
Holywell Church of England School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Barnstaple, Devon.
Holywell Church of England School has 84 pupils, with a capacity of 108.
Holywell Church of England School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Holywell Church of England School has a Church of England religious character.
The Executive Headteacher at Holywell Church of England School is Mrs Robinne Lowrey.
Holywell Church of England School is at Tawstock, Barnstaple, EX31 3HZ, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Holywell Church of England School: Does not have a sixth form.
Holywell Church of England School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mrs Robinne Lowrey
Tawstock, Barnstaple, EX31 3HZ
01271345908
www.holywell.devon.sch.uk/
Location
EX31 3HZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145767
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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