# Shirwell Community Primary School — Barnstaple, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Miss McKeague

## Contact

- **Address:** Shirwell, Barnstaple, Devon
- **Phone:** 01271 850295
- **Website:** https://www.shirwell.devon.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/barnstaple/shirwell-community-primary-school-23535

## About

Shirwell Community Primary School is a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every child feels seen, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We value open communication and collaboration with families. Our school is proud to be part of The Harbour Schools Partnership.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Mar 2015
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Mar 2015

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Our Happy Experience at Shirwell: We have been so grateful to have our daughter at Shirwell Community Primary School. The staff, particularly Miss McKeague, have been incredibly supportive and accommodating. The school values of inclusivity and nurturing have really shone through in our child's experience. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Care for Our Child: We were thoroughly impressed with the education and care provided to our son at Shirwell. Miss Broome's dedication to the EYFS and Key Stage 1 was outstanding, and we appreciated the emphasis on partnerships between school and home. *(Jan 2021)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Experience at Shirwell: While we have generally been pleased with our experience at Shirwell, we have faced some challenges with communication between teachers and parents. However, the school's facilities and values are excellent, and we appreciate the efforts of the staff to create a welcoming environment. *(Sep 2020)*

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