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Mill Water School

Bicton, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 7BJ
Part of: SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Mill Water School
Budleigh Salterton, EX9 7BJ
— Pupils
100 Capacity
3–19 Age Range
— FSM %
— Boys
— Girls
About Mill Water School

Mill Water School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 3–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

School capacity: 100. Current headteacher: Sarah Pickering.

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 special converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Devon
Region South West
Administrative District East Devon
Parliamentary Constituency Exmouth and Exeter East
Ward Budleigh & Raleigh
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-02-2025
UKPRN 10096316
URN 151329
Data Last Updated 04-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andrew Gardner Chair of Local Governing Body 09/11/2022 08/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Maggie Carter Local Governor 27/01/2021 26/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Julie Cornwell Local Governor 01/05/2024 30/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Nigel Fletcher Local Governor 05/06/2024 04/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Sarah Irving Local Governor 13/05/2025 12/05/2029 Elected by parents
Debbie Knowles Local Governor 17/07/2023 16/07/2027 Elected by parents
Andrew Maker Local Governor 20/10/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Sarah Pickering Local Governor 01/02/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Victoria Teehan Local Governor 23/05/2025 22/05/2029 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Otterton Church of England Primary School
1.82 km • Budleigh Salterton
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2.1 km • Budleigh Salterton
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Newton Poppleford Primary School
3.4 km • Sidmouth
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
4.19 km • Budleigh Salterton
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St John's School
4.96 km • Sidmouth
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mill Water School is a Academy special converter (group: Academies) in Budleigh Salterton, Devon.
Mill Water School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
The Headteacher at Mill Water School is Ms Sarah Pickering.
Mill Water School is at Bicton, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 7BJ, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Mill Water School: Has a sixth form.
Mill Water School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Sarah Pickering
Bicton, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 7BJ
01395568890
www.millwater.devon.sch.uk
Location
EX9 7BJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 151329
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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