Roundswell Community Primary Academy — Primary School in Barnstaple

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Roundswell Community Primary Academy

Barnstaple, EX31 3WJ

298 Pupils

459 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

21.60% FSM %

156 Boys

142 Girls

About Roundswell Community Primary Academy

Roundswell Community Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Barnstaple, Devon, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 3–11. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 298 pupils on roll. School capacity: 459. Current headteacher: Richard Blunt.

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	Free schools
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Devon
Region	South West
Administrative District	North Devon
Parliamentary Constituency	North Devon
Ward	Bickington
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
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	01-09-2020
UKPRN	10086702
URN	147084
Data Last Updated	06-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Scott Cleverdon	Chair of Local Governing Body	30/03/2023	30/03/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Scott Cleverdon	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/04/2025	30/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Richard Blunt	Local Governor	01/01/2026	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Grace Brown	Local Governor	27/06/2024	30/03/2025	Elected by school staff
Mr Scott Cleverdon	Local Governor	30/03/2023	30/03/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Kate Fairbrother	Local Governor	19/05/2022	30/03/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Michele Horsman	Local Governor	01/04/2025	31/03/2029	Elected by school staff
Jack Irvine	Local Governor	23/10/2025	22/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Vicki Russell	Local Governor	19/05/2022	30/03/2025	Elected by school staff
Mrs Vicki Russell	Local Governor	01/04/2025	19/05/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Kim St Barbe	Local Governor	23/10/2025	22/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hannah Swann	Local Governor	18/01/2024	30/03/2025	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

The Shoreline Academy

0.44 km • Roundswell

Other

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2.28 km • Barnstaple

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Holywell Church of England School

2.87 km • Barnstaple

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Pilton Community College

2.97 km • Barnstaple

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Pathfield School

3.05 km • Barnstaple

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Roundswell Community Primary Academy?

Roundswell Community Primary Academy is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Barnstaple, Devon.

How many pupils does Roundswell Community Primary Academy have?

Roundswell Community Primary Academy has 298 pupils, with a capacity of 459.

What is the age range at Roundswell Community Primary Academy?

Roundswell Community Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

What is the admissions policy at Roundswell Community Primary Academy?

The admissions policy at Roundswell Community Primary Academy is: Non-selective.

Who is the headteacher at Roundswell Community Primary Academy?

The Headteacher at Roundswell Community Primary Academy is Richard Blunt.

Where is Roundswell Community Primary Academy located?

Roundswell Community Primary Academy is at Roundswell School, Claypits Road, Roundswell, Barnstaple, EX31 3WJ, in the Devon local authority, South West.

Does Roundswell Community Primary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Roundswell Community Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Roundswell Community Primary Academy currently open?

Roundswell Community Primary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Richard Blunt

Roundswell School, Claypits Road, Roundswell, Barnstaple, EX31 3WJ

01271445111

www.roundswellprimary.devon.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 147084

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026