Wilcombe Primary School
URN: 113342 • Tiverton EX16 4AL
Overview
- Name
- Wilcombe Primary School
- URN
- 113342
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gary Chown (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Lazenby Road, Tiverton EX16 4AL
Summary
Wilcombe Primary School is a mixed community school located in Tiverton, Devon, with a capacity of 210 students. The school aims to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment, guided by the ethos of respect and resilience. Their vision focuses on preparing children for a rapidly changing world by fostering thinking skills, a global perspective, and an appreciation for British values. The school community is committed to ensuring that every child feels valued and motivated throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum at Wilcombe Primary School is designed to be broad and balanced, with a strong emphasis on a holistic, play-based approach, especially in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This approach encourages children to explore and learn at their own pace, with a mix of child-initiated and adult-guided activities. The school also provides tailored support to meet the individual needs and interests of its students, promoting creativity and independence through extensive indoor and outdoor learning environments.
Wilcombe Primary is part of the Harbour Schools Partnership, which was established in April 2025 to enhance collaboration and excellence in education. This partnership aims to ensure that every child has the opportunity to flourish and succeed, reinforcing the school's commitment to lifelong learning within a safe and supportive community.
The curriculum at Wilcombe Primary School is designed to be broad and balanced, with a strong emphasis on a holistic, play-based approach, especially in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This approach encourages children to explore and learn at their own pace, with a mix of child-initiated and adult-guided activities. The school also provides tailored support to meet the individual needs and interests of its students, promoting creativity and independence through extensive indoor and outdoor learning environments.
Wilcombe Primary is part of the Harbour Schools Partnership, which was established in April 2025 to enhance collaboration and excellence in education. This partnership aims to ensure that every child has the opportunity to flourish and succeed, reinforcing the school's commitment to lifelong learning within a safe and supportive community.
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| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 210 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 210 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 210 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 210 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 210 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 210 |
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