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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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