St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Address: Somerset Square
Town/City: Bristol
Postcode: BS1 6RT
Telephone Number: 0117 377 2100
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr DEL Planter
Capacity: 1799
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1792 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.3%

Location and administration

URN: 109327
DfE Number: 801/4603
UKPRN: 10006219
UPRN: 113831
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bristol, City of (E06000023)
Constituency: Bristol Central (E14001131)
Electoral Ward: Central (E05010892)
Diocese: CE05(Diocese of Bristol)

Easting & Northing: 359228E, 172090N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 26' 49.05" N 2° 35' 16.62" W
Plus Code: 9C3VCCW6+QR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Beth Billington - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 July 2030.
  • Mr Stephen Brooke - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 17 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 April 2026.
  • Mr Stephen Brooke - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 April 2026.
  • Mr Fergus Currie - Governor. Appointed on 19 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 February 2028.
  • Rev Brutus Green - Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 19 April 2030.
  • Mrs Julia Harrow - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 February 2028.
  • Mr Jack Kelly - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
  • Mrs Joanne Kingston - Governor. Appointed on 19 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Mrs Jenny Kittow - Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 October 2027.
  • Mr Adam Lloyd - Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 June 2030.
  • Barry Mitchell - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 13 October 2025.
  • Headteacher DEL Michael Planter - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Katharine Simpson - Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 June 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Spens - Governor. Appointed on 5 April 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 4 April 2027.
  • Mrs Jane Tingay - Governor. Appointed on 19 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 February 2028.
  • Stephen Watters - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 September 2029.
  • Mrs Jo Willis - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.