Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School
Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, EX34 9SE
- Phase
- Primary
- School type
- Academy converter
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Headteacher
- Mrs Susan Carey
- Diocese
- Diocese of Exeter
- Sponsor
- Ventrus Limited
- Constituency
- North Devon
- Setting
- Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
- Capacity
- 84
- Pupils on roll
- 69
- URN
- 150915
- Local authority
- Devon
- Telephone
- 01271883493
About this school
Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School is a Church of England primary academy in Ilfracombe. It teaches children aged 4 to 11 and has 69 pupils on roll.
Ofsted has inspected Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School, and its latest judgement is set out below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.
Ofsted judgement
Overall judgement at the last full inspection
This inspection took place under the previous framework, which gave a single overall grade. Ofsted now publishes report cards instead, so newer inspections of other schools will look different. How Ofsted report cards work
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Effective
This inspection took place when the school was registered as Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School (URN 113371).
How Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School compares
| School | KS2 RWM (2024/25) | Absence | FSM (6 years) | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This school | — | — | — | 69 | — |
| Combe Martin Primary School | 70% | 5.9% | 32.5% | 137 | 1.2 miles |
| Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School | 37% | 5.7% | 33.4% | 326 | 2.5 miles |
| Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School | — | 7.3% | 27.8% | 207 | 2.6 miles |
| West Down School | — | — | — | 95 | 4.0 miles |
| Kentisbury Primary School | 50% | 3.9% | 20.5% | 51 | 4.2 miles |
Results reflect each school's cohort as much as its teaching, and free school meals share is context, not a judgement. Small gaps between neighbouring schools are rarely meaningful on their own.
Location
Nearby schools
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Combe Martin Primary School1.2 miles
Primary · Ilfracombe
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Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School2.5 miles
Primary · Ilfracombe
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Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School2.6 miles
Primary · Ilfracombe
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West Down School4.0 miles
Primary · Ilfracombe
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Kentisbury Primary School4.2 miles
Primary · Barnstaple
Other schools in Ilfracombe
- Combe Martin Primary School Primary
- Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School Primary
- Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School Primary
- West Down School Primary
- The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy Secondary
Common questions
- What ages does Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School teach?
- Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School teaches children aged 4 to 11. It is a primary school in Ilfracombe.
- Who is the headteacher of Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School?
- The headteacher of Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School is Mrs Susan Carey, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
- Has Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School been inspected?
- Ofsted has inspected Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
- How many pupils are at Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School?
- Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School has 69 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 4 to 11.
- Is Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School full?
- Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School has capacity for 84 pupils and 69 on roll (82%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
- Is Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School a faith school?
- Yes. Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School is designated Church of England, in the Diocese of Exeter.
- Does Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School have a nursery?
- No. The schools register records Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School as having no nursery classes.
- Is Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?
- Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School is part of THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
- Does Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School publish exam results?
- OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.
School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 3 July 2026.