Open State Primary Mixed

Parkham Primary School

Parkham, Bideford, EX39 5PL
59 Pupils
67 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
11.30% FSM %
31 Boys
28 Girls
About Parkham Primary School

Located in Bideford (EX39 5PL), Parkham Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Devon.

It has 59 pupils on roll. School capacity: 67. Current headteacher: Matt Cole.

Data for Parkham Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit 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 Torridge
Parliamentary Constituency Torridge and Tavistock
Ward Hartland
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 Atlantic Coast Co-Operative Trust
UKPRN 10077473
URN 113164
Data Last Updated 11-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Sarah Broom Chair of Governors 09/09/2024 09/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Caroline Boother Governance Professional - Federation 01/10/2019 — N/A
Mr Graham Bollands Governor 11/09/2023 10/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Cole Governor 20/03/2022 20/03/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Peter Cox Governor 25/04/2022 24/04/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Harris Governor 15/09/2025 15/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Marks Governor 20/05/2024 19/05/2028 Elected by school staff
Elizabeth Nisbet Governor 25/04/2022 24/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Phil Priest Governor 20/11/2023 19/11/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Sheila Read Governor 11/03/2025 11/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Miranda Roper Governor 25/04/2022 24/04/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Stewart Simpson Governor 11/03/2025 11/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Parkham Primary School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bideford, Devon.
Parkham Primary School has 59 pupils, with a capacity of 67.
Parkham Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Executive Headteacher at Parkham Primary School is Mr Matt Cole.
Parkham Primary School is at Parkham, Bideford, EX39 5PL, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Parkham Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Parkham Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mr Matt Cole
Parkham, Bideford, EX39 5PL
Location
Quick Summary
URN 113164
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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