Ilsham Church of England Academy — Primary School in Torquay

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Ilsham Church of England Academy

Torquay, TQ1 2JQ

175 Pupils

175 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

13.10% FSM %

85 Boys

90 Girls

About Ilsham Church of England Academy

Ilsham Church of England Academy is a Primary Academies serving Torquay and the surrounding area in Torbay with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the South West region.

It has 175 pupils on roll. School capacity: 175. Current headteacher: Jake Grinsill.

Information on Ilsham Church of England Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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	Torbay
Ward	Wellswood
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)
Opened	17-08-2011
UKPRN	10034560
URN	137304
Data Last Updated	22-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Sue Davies	Chair of Local Governing Body	06/10/2022	05/10/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Helen Baker	Local Governor	17/09/2025	17/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Reverend John Beckett	Local Governor	01/09/2015	30/06/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Bone	Local Governor	12/06/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Katie Coombe	Local Governor	17/04/2023	17/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Julie Edwards	Local Governor	03/09/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Robert Fitzsimmons	Local Governor	22/01/2025	16/09/2025	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Jake Grinsill	Local Governor	01/01/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Alison Helm	Local Governor	17/04/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Stephanie Helmore	Local Governor	17/01/2024	16/01/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Rev Julia Johnston	Local Governor	17/09/2025	17/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Rev Samuel Leach	Local Governor	23/05/2019	22/05/2027	Appointed by GB/board