North Molton Primary School — Primary School in South Molton

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North Molton Primary School

South Molton, EX36 3HL

128 Pupils

105 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

23.40% FSM %

60 Boys

68 Girls

About North Molton Primary School

North Molton Primary School is a Primary Academies serving South Molton and the surrounding area in Devon with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 2–11 is part of the South West region.

It has 128 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Matthew Pennington.

Information on North Molton Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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	North Molton
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	THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Opened	01-07-2020
UKPRN	10086296
URN	148020
Data Last Updated	31-10-2025

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Gemma Butt	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/04/2025	31/03/2029	Elected by parents
Jane Fielding	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	05/01/2026	—	N/A
Ms Rosemarie Courtney	Local Governor	21/06/2023	30/03/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rosemarie Courtney	Local Governor	01/04/2025	31/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ruth Ferguson	Local Governor	01/03/2023	30/03/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Ruth Ferguson	Local Governor	01/04/2025	31/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Angela Fernyhough	Local Governor	01/09/2018	30/03/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Julie Hawkins	Local Governor	15/11/2024	30/03/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Steve Headon	Local Governor	01/03/2023	30/03/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Steve Headon	Local Governor	01/04/2025	31/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Milne	Local Governor	10/02/2023	30/03/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Milne	Local Governor	01/04/2025	30/03/2025	Appointed by GB/board