Open Other Primary Mixed

Orchard Vale Community School

Westacott Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8QY
Part of: THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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Orchard Vale Community School
Barnstaple, EX32 8QY
323 Pupils
368 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
24.80% FSM %
156 Boys
167 Girls
About Orchard Vale Community School

Orchard Vale Community School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Barnstaple, Devon, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 323 pupils on roll. School capacity: 368. Current headteacher: Fiona Pearce.

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 Barnstaple with Westacott
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-11-2011
UKPRN 10035271
URN 137644
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Tamsin Ross Chair of Local Governing Body 11/11/2021 09/11/2029 Elected by parents
Claire Silverlock Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2021 — N/A
Mrs Samantha Clarke Local Governor 11/11/2021 09/11/2026 Elected by parents
David Cole Local Governor 11/03/2024 27/03/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Paul Cooper Local Governor 11/11/2021 28/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Clare Green Local Governor 05/07/2023 04/07/2027 Elected by parents
Pastor David Kay Local Governor 11/11/2021 09/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Sue Manley Local Governor 03/12/2025 02/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Fiona Pearce Local Governor 01/09/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Orchard Vale Community School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Barnstaple, Devon.
Orchard Vale Community School has 323 pupils, with a capacity of 368.
Orchard Vale Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Head Teacher at Orchard Vale Community School is Mrs Fiona Pearce.
Orchard Vale Community School is at Westacott Road, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, EX32 8QY, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Orchard Vale Community School is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mrs Fiona Pearce
Westacott Road, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, EX32 8QY
01271375074
www.ovschool.co.uk/
Location
EX32 8QY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137644
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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