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
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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.

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Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
239
Boys
118
Girls
121
FSM %
1.40
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2018-09-30
Last Ofsted
2009-06-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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