Whitchurch Community Primary School — Primary School in Tavistock

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Whitchurch Community Primary School

Tavistock, PL19 9SR

218 Pupils

215 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

19.30% FSM %

94 Boys

124 Girls

About Whitchurch Community Primary School

Located in Tavistock (PL19 9SR), Whitchurch Community Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Devon.

It has 218 pupils on roll. School capacity: 215. Current headteacher: Abigail Croot.

Data for Whitchurch Community 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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Devon
Region	South West
Administrative District	West Devon
Parliamentary Constituency	Torridge and Tavistock
Ward	Tavistock South West
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to 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	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-07-2022
UKPRN	10090704
URN	149191
Data Last Updated	28-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Kate Brimacombe	Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment	11/02/2026	10/02/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rebecca Martin	Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment	11/09/2025	13/01/2026	Appointed by trustees
Laura Talbot	Shared Governance Professional - Establishment	01/09/2022	—	N/A
Christie Campbell	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	08/10/2025	07/10/2029	Elected by parents
Miss Rebecca Chinnock	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	11/03/2024	10/03/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Angela Jenkins	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Katherine Kelly	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	11/10/2022	23/07/2025	Elected by parents
Mr Andrew Mann	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	04/11/2024	31/08/2025	Elected by parents
Mr Jacob Roth	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	16/02/2023	15/02/2027	Elected by parents
Ms Bam Russell	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	21/02/2023	20/02/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Grahame Sherman	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/09/2022	27/06/2025	Elected by parents