Stowford School
URN: 137963 • Ivybridge PL21 0BG
Overview
- Name
- Stowford School
- URN
- 137963
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rob Pepper (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01752894163
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Exeter Road, Ivybridge PL21 0BG
Summary
Stowford School is a mixed primary academy located in Ivybridge, Devon, with a current enrolment of 436 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching educational experience, focusing on the individual needs of each child. The staff are committed to fostering a positive learning environment where every child can thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at Stowford School is broad and balanced, aiming to nurture students' interests and talents across various subjects, including a strong emphasis on core areas such as English and maths. The school also values the importance of arts and sports, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to shine in their unique ways. Stowford School promotes its core values of Respect, Excellence, and Friendship, encouraging students to develop into responsible and enthusiastic members of the community.
Stowford School actively seeks to build strong relationships with parents and the local community, fostering a collaborative approach to education. The school provides a stable and disciplined environment, where children are encouraged to explore their curiosity and develop a lifelong love of learning.
The curriculum at Stowford School is broad and balanced, aiming to nurture students' interests and talents across various subjects, including a strong emphasis on core areas such as English and maths. The school also values the importance of arts and sports, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to shine in their unique ways. Stowford School promotes its core values of Respect, Excellence, and Friendship, encouraging students to develop into responsible and enthusiastic members of the community.
Stowford School actively seeks to build strong relationships with parents and the local community, fostering a collaborative approach to education. The school provides a stable and disciplined environment, where children are encouraged to explore their curiosity and develop a lifelong love of learning.
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Nearby alternatives
- Ermington Primary School (73.6)
- Manor Primary School, Ivybridge (72.0)
- Woodlands Park Primary School (70.2)
- Manor Primary School, Ivybridge (63.0)
- Ugborough Primary School (62.8)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 436
- Boys
- 238
- Girls
- 198
- FSM %
- 8.10
- Open date
- 2012-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 436 | 238 | 198 | 420 | 8.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 444 | 237 | 207 | 420 | 8.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 462 | 247 | 215 | 420 | 8.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 462 | 247 | 215 | 420 | 8.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 443 | 230 | 213 | 420 | 8.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 424 | 222 | 202 | 420 | 9.90 |
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