Bere Alston Primary School

URN: 113246 • Yelverton PL20 7AU

Overview

Name
Bere Alston Primary School
URN
113246
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Serious Weaknesses
Ranking score
36.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
K Rooke-Bruce (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Station Road, Yelverton PL20 7AU

Summary

Bere Alston Primary School is a mixed foundation school located in Yelverton, Devon, serving a community of approximately 2,000 residents. With a current enrollment of 176 pupils and a capacity of 210, the school emphasizes a nurturing environment where kindness, politeness, and honesty are core values. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its "Give Me 5 Agreements," which promote respectful and supportive interactions among students and staff.

The school is dedicated to providing a well-rounded education, focusing on both academic achievement and personal development. It features spacious grounds, a large indoor sports hall, and extensive outdoor areas that enhance the learning experience. Since joining the First Federation Trust in 2019, Bere Alston Primary has benefited from collaborative support while retaining its unique identity within the community.

Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, and visits can be arranged to explore its facilities and ethos further. Bere Alston Primary aims to foster a strong sense of community and belonging, ensuring that children understand their role within both the school and the wider world.

Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
176
Boys
96
Girls
80
FSM %
17.00
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2019-11-30
Last Ofsted
2019-02-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 176 96 80 210 17.00
2024-09-11 176 96 80 210 17.00
2023-09-11 176 96 80 210 17.00
2022-09-11 176 96 80 210 17.00
2021-09-11 176 96 80 210 17.00
2020-09-11 176 96 80 210 17.00

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