Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery

Contact details for the school

School Name: Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
Address: Digby Road, Speen
Town/City: Newbury
County: Berkshire
Postcode: RG14 1TS
Telephone Number: 0163540318
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Bucknell
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 221 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.9%

Location and administration

URN: 109861
DfE Number: 869/2128
UKPRN: 10033819
UPRN: 100081319806
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: West Berkshire (E06000037)
Constituency: Newbury (E14001376)
Electoral Ward: Newbury Speen (E05012144)

Easting & Northing: 446278E, 167938N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 24' 33.2" N 1° 20' 9.21" W
Plus Code: 9C3WCM57+MJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Paul Archer - Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 February 2029.
  • Mrs Libby Bucknell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Eve Burke - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 July 2028.
  • Mr Ian Nichol - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 3 December 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
  • Sue Nicholson - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 January 2028.
  • Mrs Katy Patten - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 October 2028.
  • Mrs Janet Rimmer - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 April 2028.
  • Mr Daniel Scoon - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2027.
  • Mrs Mary Wearn - Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2027.