Open Other Primary Mixed

Furzeham Primary School

Higher Furzeham Road, Brixham, TQ5 8BL
Part of: THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Furzeham Primary School
Brixham, TQ5 8BL
248 Pupils
280 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
24.60% FSM %
129 Boys
119 Girls
About Furzeham Primary School

Furzeham Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Torbay, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 248 pupils on roll. School capacity: 280. Current headteacher: Paul Adams.

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 Torbay or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Torbay
Region South West
Administrative District Torbay
Parliamentary Constituency South Devon
Ward Furzeham with Summercombe
Urban / Rural Urban: 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 THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-11-2022
UKPRN 10091388
URN 149412
Data Last Updated 25-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Mary Lennighan-Woods Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Louise Greenwood Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2024 — N/A
Mr Paul Adams Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Amanda Cox Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Eager Local Governor 01/09/2024 09/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Henley Local Governor 01/09/2024 10/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Jackson Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Neil Jones Local Governor 15/10/2025 15/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mary Lennighan-Woods Local Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Maria Orton Local Governor 09/10/2024 09/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lisa Redfern Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Claire Thompson Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Brixham College
0.7 km • Brixham
Other
Brixham Church of England Primary School
0.76 km • Brixham
Other
Eden Park Primary & Nursery School
1.13 km • Brixham
Other
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
1.29 km • Brixham
Other
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
3.04 km • Brixham
Other
Galmpton Church of England Primary School
3.54 km • Brixham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Furzeham Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Brixham, Torbay.
Furzeham Primary School has 248 pupils, with a capacity of 280.
Furzeham Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Furzeham Primary School is Mr Paul Adams.
Furzeham Primary School is at Higher Furzeham Road, Brixham, TQ5 8BL, in the Torbay local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Furzeham Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Furzeham Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Paul Adams
Higher Furzeham Road, Brixham, TQ5 8BL
01803853347
www.furzehamprimary.org
Location
TQ5 8BL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149412
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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