Bere Alston Primary Academy
URN: 147639 • Yelverton PL20 7AU
Overview
- Name
- Bere Alston Primary Academy
- URN
- 147639
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- G Bemister (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01822840410
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Road, Yelverton PL20 7AU
Summary
Bere Alston Primary Academy is a mixed, academy sponsor-led primary school located in Yelverton, Devon, with a current enrolment of 123 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school is part of the First Federation Trust, which comprises 29 primary schools across Devon and Dorset. This affiliation allows Bere Alston to benefit from collaborative practices while maintaining its unique identity and values.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, where kindness, politeness, and honesty are core values. Bere Alston aims to provide a well-rounded education that reflects the aspirations of its students and the local community. The spacious rural grounds offer ample opportunities for outdoor learning and play.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through events such as Parents' Evenings and community activities like the Harvest Festival. For more information or to arrange a visit, parents can contact the school directly via phone or email.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, where kindness, politeness, and honesty are core values. Bere Alston aims to provide a well-rounded education that reflects the aspirations of its students and the local community. The spacious rural grounds offer ample opportunities for outdoor learning and play.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through events such as Parents' Evenings and community activities like the Harvest Festival. For more information or to arrange a visit, parents can contact the school directly via phone or email.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND & Medical Needs (sen)
- Sharman - Foundation Stage &Yr 1 - Miss Senior (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 123
- Boys
- 73
- Girls
- 50
- FSM %
- 25.20
- Open date
- 2019-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 123 | 73 | 50 | 210 | 25.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 121 | 73 | 48 | 210 | 24.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 139 | 71 | 68 | 210 | 20.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 139 | 71 | 68 | 210 | 20.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 161 | 84 | 77 | 210 | 19.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 150 | 84 | 66 | 210 | 19.30 |
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