Payhembury Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Exeter

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Payhembury Church of England Primary School

Exeter, EX14 3HT

100 Pupils

105 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

3.00% FSM %

48 Boys

52 Girls

About Payhembury Church of England Primary School

Payhembury Church of England Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Devon, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 100 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Penny Hammett.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Devon or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary controlled school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Devon
Region	South West
Administrative District	East Devon
Parliamentary Constituency	Honiton and Sidmouth
Ward	Tale Vale
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to 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
UKPRN	10074862
URN	113360
Data Last Updated	02-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Emily Meek	Chair of Governors	25/04/2024	24/04/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Reverend Scott Angell	Governor	06/11/2024	05/11/2028	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Nicholas Bladon	Governor	30/10/2023	29/10/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr Paul Cann	Governor	20/09/2023	19/09/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Stuart Coombe	Governor	01/11/2023	31/10/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Caroline Coxon	Governor	02/02/2022	01/02/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Patricia Fowler	Governor	10/05/2024	09/05/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr David Gibson	Governor	12/12/2025	11/12/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Penny Hammett	Governor	04/06/2007	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Matthew Rance	Governor	11/09/2024	10/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nicholas Thwaites	Governor	29/09/2023	28/09/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust