Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St John's Catholic Primary School

Melbourne Street, Tiverton, EX16 5LB
Part of: PLYMOUTH CAST (Multi-academy trust)
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St John's Catholic Primary School
Tiverton, EX16 5LB
114 Pupils
210 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
25.40% FSM %
51 Boys
63 Girls
About St John's Catholic Primary School

St John's Catholic Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Tiverton, Devon, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 114 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Robert Meech.

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 Mid Devon
Parliamentary Constituency Tiverton and Minehead
Ward Tiverton Westexe
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor PLYMOUTH CAST
Opened 01-04-2014
UKPRN 10045631
URN 140762
Data Last Updated 23-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jane Trott Chair of Local Governing Body 23/09/2024 22/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paco Cheung Local Governor 05/10/2024 04/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Shelagh Eastwood Local Governor 01/07/2024 30/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Tracey Harte Local Governor 29/09/2024 28/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Monika Manser Local Governor 20/12/2021 20/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Meech Local Governor 04/01/2021 04/01/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Canon Kristian Paver Local Governor 22/09/2023 21/09/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Monica Piva Local Governor 01/04/2025 01/04/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Claire Webber Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Heathcoat Primary School
0.53 km • Tiverton
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Tiverton High School
0.66 km • Tiverton
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ACE Tiverton Special School
0.67 km • Tiverton
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Castle Primary School
0.87 km • Tiverton
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Two Moors Primary School
1.39 km • Tiverton
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Wilcombe Primary School
1.97 km • Tiverton
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Frequently Asked Questions
St John's Catholic Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Tiverton, Devon.
St John's Catholic Primary School has 114 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St John's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, St John's Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St John's Catholic Primary School is Mr Robert Meech.
St John's Catholic Primary School is at Melbourne Street, Tiverton, EX16 5LB, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at St John's Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St John's Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Robert Meech
Melbourne Street, Tiverton, EX16 5LB
01884253630
www.stjohnstiverton.uk
Location
EX16 5LB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140762
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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