South Petherton Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: South Petherton Junior School
Address: Hayes End
Town/City: South Petherton
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA13 5AG
Telephone Number: 01460 240172
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: The South Petherton Schools Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Shan Weston
Capacity: 148
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 156 (42% boys & 58% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.1%

Location and administration

URN: 123720
DfE Number: 933/2306
UKPRN: 10075104
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Yeovil (E14001603)
Electoral Ward: South Petherton & Islemoor (E05014380)

Easting & Northing: 343631E, 116520N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 56' 45.55" N 2° 48' 13.04" W
Plus Code: 9C2VW5WW+9H

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Kirsten Carp - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Kirsten Carp - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2015 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Alison Chapple - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2030.
  • Mr Phillip Eyers Evans - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Anne-Marie Gordon - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 October 2025.
  • Mr Aaron Paul Hakim - Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Catherine Hudson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Wendy James-Hench - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 11 February 2026.
  • Mrs Gill Sarah Keene - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 4 February 2025. Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Gill Keene - Governance Professional - Federation. Appointed on 1 September 2026.
  • Dr J Richard Killen - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Dr J Richard Killen - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 September 2026 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Mr Chris Leigh - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 June 2026.
  • Mr James Peate - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Rev Rachel Pengelly - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Rosie Prins - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Ms Karen Tremayne - Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Karen Tremayne - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 21 September 2030.
  • Mrs Shan Weston - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Shan Weston - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).