Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School
URN: 148743 • Crediton EX17 6PJ
Overview
- Name
- Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 148743
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LINK ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hannah Bancroft (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01363877328
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Street, Crediton EX17 6PJ
Summary
Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School is a mixed academy located in the village of Morchard Bishop, Devon, with a current enrolment of 109 pupils and a capacity of 120. Established in 1776, the school has a rich history rooted in Christian values, originally founded to provide education and support for local children. The school’s ethos is centred around respect, integrity, dignity, resilience, empathy, and curiosity, aiming to nurture each child as a unique individual.
The curriculum at Morchard Bishop Primary is designed to foster creativity and critical thinking, encouraging children to take an active role in their learning journey. The school places a strong emphasis on developing a lifelong love of learning, supported by a collaborative partnership with parents and carers.
Situated in a picturesque village, the school benefits from a supportive community environment, providing a safe and engaging space for children to learn and grow. The leadership is committed to high aspirations for all students, ensuring they are well-prepared to flourish in their educational pursuits.
The curriculum at Morchard Bishop Primary is designed to foster creativity and critical thinking, encouraging children to take an active role in their learning journey. The school places a strong emphasis on developing a lifelong love of learning, supported by a collaborative partnership with parents and carers.
Situated in a picturesque village, the school benefits from a supportive community environment, providing a safe and engaging space for children to learn and grow. The leadership is committed to high aspirations for all students, ensuring they are well-prepared to flourish in their educational pursuits.
Useful links
- Calendar (calendar)
- eSchools Login (other)
- Newsletter - 26th September 2025 (other)
- Newsletter 19.09.25 (other)
- Policies and Accessibility Statement (other)
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- Contact (other)
- School Values (other)
- School Vision (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hayward's Primary School (63.4)
- Yeoford Community Primary School (63.2)
- Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School (61.0)
- Spreyton School (60.0)
- East Worlington Primary School (59.1)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LINK ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 120
- Pupils
- 109
- Boys
- 64
- Girls
- 45
- FSM %
- 11.00
- Open date
- 2021-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 109 | 64 | 45 | 120 | 11.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 129 | 74 | 55 | 120 | 12.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 124 | 73 | 51 | 120 | 13.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 124 | 73 | 51 | 120 | 13.70 |
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