Welcome to
Lynton CE Primary School

Part of the West Exmoor Federation

Market Street, Lynton, North Devon, EX35 6AF

Tel/Fax: (01598) 753309    

E-mail: [email protected]

www.lynton-primary.devon.sch.uk

Head teacher: Mrs Jayne Peacock (MA)Ed

Lynton CE Primary School is to be found in the old village of Lynton, situated on the very attractive coastline of North Devon and within the Exmoor National Park.

Lynton with Lynmouth has a population of approx. 2,000 with the nearest towns of Ilfracombe, Barnstaple and Minehead being 20 miles away.

The history of the school building goes back to 1844. Various additions have been built over the years, the most extensive being the modernisation of 1975. Further major building works took place during the Spring/Summer Term of 2002 with the addition of a new classroom, reception area and offices at ground level and internal alterations to incorporate a multi-purpose hall, providing the very best accommodation for our pupils.

Vision Statement

At Lynton CE Primary School we endeavour to provide a happy, caring environment within which all children enjoy learning and feel confident that their contribution is valued. We hope to provide a wide range of balanced learning opportunities for all and encourage individuals to maximise their potential. We actively promote self-confidence and encourage independence and responsibility. It is said, "that nothing succeeds like success", and we strive to give every child the experience of success and a sense of satisfaction throughout their educational experience at Lynton.

We believe that children can only achieve their best if there is close co-operation between home and school. Parents/carers are encouraged to share in their child's education and we endeavour to help parents/carers understand the aims and objectives of the school and how these are supported in the educational programme followed by the:

West Exmoor Federation of Schools

In January 2007, Lynton CE Primary School became part of The West Exmoor Federation; the first federation of primary schools within North Devon.  The federation comprises of Lynton CE (VA) Primary School, Parracombe CE (VC) Primary and Kentisbury Community Primary School.  Currently we are the only federation in the country that is made up of a Voluntary Aided, Voluntary Controlled and Community school.  The schools are geographically very close, situated within nine miles of each other, on the beautiful North Devon coast, close to or within the Exmoor National Park - an enviable environment for any child’s education.

As a Federation we are able to offer ‘the best of both worlds’.  Individually, we are able to offer all the advantages of a small school, primarily the caring and supportive ‘family’ environment that allows the specific needs of all children to be nurtured.  Together, we can also offer the benefits of the larger school such as specialist teachers, a wide range of enrichment activities, joint residential activities, shared mini-bus and a broader friendship base for your children.