Woolacombe School
URN: 145765 • Woolacombe EX34 7BT
Overview
- Name
- Woolacombe School
- URN
- 145765
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ALUMNIS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gail Holmes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01271870551
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Beach Road, Woolacombe EX34 7BT
Summary
      Woolacombe School is a mixed primary academy located in Woolacombe, Devon, with a current enrolment of 208 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school is part of the Alumnis Multi-Academy Trust, which fosters collaboration with local schools to enhance educational outcomes. Headteacher Gail Holmes leads a dedicated team committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum that prioritises character development alongside academic excellence.
The school operates from 8:40 am to 3:15 pm, Monday to Friday, offering a supportive environment where children can thrive. Woolacombe School places a strong emphasis on values such as caring and critical thinking, encouraging students to engage actively with their community. Recent initiatives have included community stewardship projects and a focus on character education.
Woolacombe School also celebrates the achievements of its students, both in academics and extracurricular activities, fostering a sense of pride and community spirit. The school aims to inspire future changemakers, ensuring that every child is supported in their personal and educational growth. For more information, visit their website at http://www.woolacombe.devon.sch.uk.
      The school operates from 8:40 am to 3:15 pm, Monday to Friday, offering a supportive environment where children can thrive. Woolacombe School places a strong emphasis on values such as caring and critical thinking, encouraging students to engage actively with their community. Recent initiatives have included community stewardship projects and a focus on character education.
Woolacombe School also celebrates the achievements of its students, both in academics and extracurricular activities, fostering a sense of pride and community spirit. The school aims to inspire future changemakers, ensuring that every child is supported in their personal and educational growth. For more information, visit their website at http://www.woolacombe.devon.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Our Calendar (calendar)
- Our School (other)
- Skip to content (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Welcome (other)
- About Us (other)
- Nursery – Sea Horses & Sea Stars (other)
- Our Classes (other)
- Our Vision and Values (other)
- Our Team (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Woolacombe School (75.8)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ALUMNIS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 208
- Boys
- 99
- Girls
- 109
- FSM %
- 12.50
- Open date
- 2018-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 208 | 99 | 109 | 210 | 12.50 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 231 | 108 | 123 | 210 | 11.30 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 242 | 114 | 128 | 210 | 10.20 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 242 | 114 | 128 | 210 | 10.20 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 244 | 117 | 127 | 210 | 8.90 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 248 | 119 | 129 | 210 | 3.10 | 
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