High Bickington Church of England Primary School

URN: 113378 • Umberleigh EX37 9AY

Overview

Name
High Bickington Church of England Primary School
URN
113378
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
53.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Paul Mulligan (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
High Bickington, Umberleigh EX37 9AY

Summary

High Bickington Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Umberleigh, Devon, with a current enrolment of 69 pupils and a capacity of 70. The school operates under the TEAM Multi-Academy Trust and emphasizes a nurturing environment rooted in Christian values such as Love, Respect, and Forgiveness. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in the vision "Let your light shine: Life, Love and Learning to the Full," aiming to foster self-esteem and a sense of community among students.

The curriculum at High Bickington is designed to provide a personalised and engaging learning experience, with small class sizes that allow for tailored support. Students benefit from a variety of extracurricular activities, including residential trips and collaborative events with partner schools, enhancing their educational journey beyond the classroom.

The school encourages parental involvement and invites prospective families to visit and learn more about the admissions process. High Bickington C of E Academy strives to create a supportive community where every child can thrive and contribute positively to their surroundings.

Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
70
Pupils
69
Boys
35
Girls
35
FSM %
1.40
Open date
Close date
2017-06-30
Last Ofsted
2016-11-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 69 35 35 70 1.40
2024-09-11 69 35 35 70 1.40
2023-09-11 69 35 35 70 1.40
2022-09-11 69 35 35 70 1.40
2021-09-11 69 35 35 70 1.40
2020-09-11 69 35 35 70 1.40

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