Thurlbear Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Thurlbear Church of England Primary School
Address: Thurlbear
Town/City: Taunton
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA3 5BW
Telephone Number: 01823 442277
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Steve Gillan
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 210 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.2%

Location and administration

URN: 123849
DfE Number: 933/3436
UKPRN: 10076308
UPRN: 10091740381
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Taunton and Wellington (E14001540)
Electoral Ward: Blackdown & Neroche (E05014340)
Diocese: CE01(Diocese of Bath and Wells)

Easting & Northing: 326540E, 121005N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 59' 3.78" N 3° 2' 51.97" W
Plus Code: 9C2RXXM2+QV

External links

DfE Record: View record

Advertisement
Nearby schools
  1. Somerset Progressive School (2.5km)
  2. Ruishton Church of England School (3.6km)
  3. Holway Park Community Primary School (3.8km)
  4. Blackbrook Primary School (3.9km)
  5. Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School (3.9km)
  6. Willow Vale School (4.0km)
  7. Bishop Fox's School (4.0km)
  8. Richard Huish College (4.1km)
  9. Cambian Somerset School (4.4km)
  10. Minerva Primary School (4.5km)
Governors

  • Miss Hannah Alderman - Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 June 2029.
  • Mrs Kathryn Carter - Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 June 2030.
  • Mrs Kathryn Carter - Governor. Appointed on 25 May 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 May 2026.
  • Ms Zoe Crarer - Governor. Appointed on 3 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 June 2029.
  • Mr Simon Duncan - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 19 December 2025.
  • Mr Gareth Hampson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 August 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 January 2027.
  • Mr Sam Harper - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 27 January 2029.
  • Mrs Victoria Jolly - Governor. Appointed on 27 May 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 26 May 2029.
  • Miss Hannah Kelloway - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 25 January 2027.
  • Mrs Ariana Linthorne - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2025.
  • Mrs Ariana Linthorne - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 November 2029.
  • Mrs Christine Salter - Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 11 March 2028.
  • Mr Simon Shewry - Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 June 2030.
  • Mr Mike Westlake - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 11 March 2028.