Beech Grove Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Beech Grove Primary School
Address: Courtland Road
Town/City: Wellington
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA21 8NE
Telephone Number: 01823 662438
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Claire Joyce
Capacity: 266
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 244 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.2%

Location and administration

URN: 123711
DfE Number: 933/2224
UKPRN: 10071223
UPRN: 100041071332
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Taunton and Wellington (E14001540)
Electoral Ward: Wellington (E05014387)

Easting & Northing: 313503E, 120697N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 58' 47.28" N 3° 14' 0.17" W
Plus Code: 9C2RXQH8+WJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Ros Fanshawe - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 5 May 2021.
  • Mrs Ruth Fletcher-Chennell - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2029.
  • Miss Claire Joyce - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Andrew Kimber - Governor. Appointed on 29 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 June 2026.
  • Ms Elanor King - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2026.
  • Ms Elanor King - Governor. Appointed on 11 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 May 2026.
  • Mr Mark Lithgow - Governor. Appointed on 11 May 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 10 May 2026.
  • Mr Mark Lithgow - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 October 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Lithgow - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Ms Alana Riley - Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 September 2027.
  • Ms Alana Riley - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2028.
  • Mrs Claire Western - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2025.
  • Mrs Claire Western - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2025.
  • Ms Caroline Whiteman - Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 April 2028.
  • Mr Keith Wilkinson - Governor. Appointed on 11 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 February 2026.
  • Mr Gareth Williams - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2029.