Shirwell Community Primary School

About Shirwell Community Primary School

Shirwell Community Primary School is an academy converter in Barnstaple, Devon, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 39 pupils on roll. It is part of THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. At the end of Key Stage 2, 13% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Devon →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

39 / 56 (70%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

School Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JT

Phone

01271850295

Headteacher

Kelly McKeague

Website

www.shirwell.devon.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shirwell Community Primary School?

Shirwell Community Primary School is an academy converter in Barnstaple, Devon, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Shirwell Community Primary School have?

Shirwell Community Primary School has 39 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Shirwell Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

13% of pupils at Shirwell Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Shirwell Community Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Shirwell Community Primary School is part of THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Shirwell Community Primary School?

Shirwell Community Primary School is located at School Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JT.