Bowlish Infant School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bowlish Infant School
Address: Bowlish, Wells Road
Town/City: Shepton Mallet
County: Somerset
Postcode: BA4 5JQ
Telephone Number: 01749 342514
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-7)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Rebecca Eldred
Capacity: 117
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 114 (41% boys & 59% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14%

Location and administration

URN: 123672
DfE Number: 933/2106
UKPRN: 10072787
UPRN: 250058064
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills (E14001572)
Electoral Ward: Shepton Mallet (E05014378)

Easting & Northing: 361063E, 143935N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 11' 38.18" N 2° 33' 30.47" W
Plus Code: 9C3V5CVR+HJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Amy Eaton - Governor. Appointed on 30 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 July 2026.
  • Ms Rebecca Eldred - Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Carly Harpin - Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 October 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Hitt - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 April 2028.
  • Miss Hannah Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Mr Tom Myatt - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Miss Connie Phillips - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 July 2026.
  • Mr Simon Smith - Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 22 November 2027.