Wadham School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Wadham School
Address: Yeovil Road
Town/City: Crewkerne
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA18 7NT
Telephone Number: 01460 270123
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Richard Burgas
Capacity: 788
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 763 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.4%

SEN Provisions

  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 123893
DfE Number: 933/4508
UKPRN: 10007285
UPRN: 30051194
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Yeovil (E14001603)
Electoral Ward: Crewkerne (E05014356)
Diocese: CE01(Diocese of Bath and Wells)

Easting & Northing: 344862E, 110172N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 53' 20.5" N 2° 47' 6.5" W
Plus Code: 9C2VV6Q7+JW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Richard Burgas - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Colin Chapman - Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2028.
  • Mrs Roz Hawkes - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 21 November 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 20 November 2028.
  • Mrs Kate Hayler - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Mr Neville Hobson - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Jackson - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 November 2029.
  • Mrs Jamie Lemon - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 June 2030.
  • Mr Joshua Morris - Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 May 2030.
  • Mrs Tanya Preston - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 26 November 2029.
  • Mrs Isla Smeeton - Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 June 2029.
  • Dr Michael Tutcher - Governor. Appointed on 16 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 February 2030.
  • Ms Claire Louise Vickery - Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 November 2025.
  • Mr Thomas Volkert - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2029.
  • Mrs Theodora Woods - Governor. Appointed on 21 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 July 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah Wright - Governor. Appointed on 3 June 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 2 June 2027.