Woolacombe School
URN: 113175 • Woolacombe EX34 7BT
Overview
- Name
- Woolacombe School
- URN
- 113175
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 75.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gail Holmes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Beach Road, Woolacombe EX34 7BT
Summary
Woolacombe School is a mixed community primary school located in Woolacombe, Devon, with an enrolment of 239 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is part of the Alumnis Multi-Academy Trust, which fosters collaboration among local schools to enhance educational outcomes. Headteacher Gail Holmes leads a dedicated team of highly trained professionals focused on delivering a broad and balanced curriculum, emphasising character development and excellence.
The school operates from 8:40 am to 3:15 pm, Monday to Friday, offering 32.5 hours of education per week. Woolacombe School places importance on critical thinking and community stewardship, encouraging students to engage in various activities that reflect these values. Recent initiatives have included a focus on caring for the community and celebrating student achievements in sports and academics.
Woolacombe School also values parental involvement and provides regular updates through newsletters and social media, fostering a strong school community. The school aims to inspire students to become changemakers, preparing them for future challenges.
The school operates from 8:40 am to 3:15 pm, Monday to Friday, offering 32.5 hours of education per week. Woolacombe School places importance on critical thinking and community stewardship, encouraging students to engage in various activities that reflect these values. Recent initiatives have included a focus on caring for the community and celebrating student achievements in sports and academics.
Woolacombe School also values parental involvement and provides regular updates through newsletters and social media, fostering a strong school community. The school aims to inspire students to become changemakers, preparing them for future challenges.
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Nearby alternatives
- Woolacombe School (62.9)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 239 | 118 | 121 | 210 | 1.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 239 | 118 | 121 | 210 | 1.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 239 | 118 | 121 | 210 | 1.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 239 | 118 | 121 | 210 | 1.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 239 | 118 | 121 | 210 | 1.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 239 | 118 | 121 | 210 | 1.40 |
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