How many pupils does Holywell Church of England School have?

Holywell Church of England School has 84 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Holywell Church of England School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

45% of pupils at Holywell Church of England School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Holywell Church of England School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Holywell Church of England School is part of THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Holywell Church of England School?

Holywell Church of England School is located at Tawstock, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3HZ.

Holywell Church of England School

Tawstock, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3HZ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

45%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Holywell Church of England School

Holywell Church of England School is an academy converter in Barnstaple, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 84 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. At the end of Key Stage 2, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 84 / 108 (78%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

15.1%

Free school meals

1.2%

EAL

9.5%

SEN support

11.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

45%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

7.8%

Overall absence

19.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.1 vs 2023/24

5.09

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

£48,766

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,496 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£11,012

Spend per pupil

£11,238

Income per pupil

33%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Tawstock, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3HZ
Phone: 01271345908
Executive Headteacher: Robinne Lowrey
Website: www.holywell.devon.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Holywell Church of England School?: Holywell Church of England School is an academy converter in Barnstaple, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Holywell Church of England School have?: Holywell Church of England School has 84 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Holywell Church of England School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 45% of pupils at Holywell Church of England School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Holywell Church of England School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Holywell Church of England School is part of THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Holywell Church of England School?: Holywell Church of England School is located at Tawstock, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3HZ.

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