St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Address: Benedict Street
Town/City: Glastonbury
County: Somerset
Postcode: BA6 9EX
Telephone Number: 01458 831811
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Piers Ranger
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 236 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.6%

Location and administration

URN: 123833
DfE Number: 933/3322
UKPRN: 10076310
UPRN: 250007206
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton (E14001247)
Electoral Ward: Glastonbury (E05014363)
Diocese: CE01(Diocese of Bath and Wells)

Easting & Northing: 349729E, 138869N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 8' 51.01" N 2° 43' 11.78" W
Plus Code: 9C3V47XJ+22

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School (0.3km)
  2. St Dunstan's School (0.7km)
  3. Tor School (0.9km)
  4. Crispin School Academy (2.0km)
  5. Millfield Preparatory School (2.3km)
  6. Elmhurst Junior School (2.5km)
  7. Millfield School (2.7km)
  8. Hindhayes Infant School (2.8km)
  9. Brookside Community Primary School (3.9km)
  10. Avalon School (4.0km)
Governors

  • Mrs Christine Bennetts - Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 6 June 2027.
  • Mrs Joanna Boughen-Hunt - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 13 October 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Councillor Ewan Cameron - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2026 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 18 May 2030.
  • Ms Melanie Caroopen - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Jane Daniels - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 19 September 2027.
  • Mrs Jane Daniels - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 20 September 2023. Term runs until 19 September 2027.
  • Ms Zoe Hembury - Governor. Appointed on 7 January 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 6 January 2029.
  • Mrs Jane Newbury - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 September 2027.
  • Mr Piers Ranger - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Miss Helen Roper - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 3 October 2026.
  • Mr Jonathan Sawyer - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 5 January 2029.
  • Mr Anwar Ul Haque - Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 12 May 2030.
  • Reverend Alice Watson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).