St John's Church of England Primary School
School Name: St John's Church of England Primary School Address: Priory Town/City: Wellington County: Somerset Postcode: TA21 9EJ Telephone Number: 01823 662541 Website: www.stjohnscofeprimary.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 5-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr Oliver Priestley
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 219 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 32%
URN: 123900
DfE Number: 933/5201
UKPRN: 10076306
UPRN: 100041071428
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: 314310E, 120914N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 58' 54.74" N 3° 13' 18.98" W
Plus Code: 9C2RXQJH+P6
DfE Record: View record
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- Miss Sarah Victoria Daniels - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 September 2027.
- Mrs Claire Harding - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 November 2028.
- Mrs Rachael Anne Horan - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 November 2028.
- Mrs Jan Jones - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 13 October 2029.
- Mrs Ruth Lois Knowlman - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 27 November 2027.
- Mrs Joanne May Leigh - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 27 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 April 2028.
- Mr Mark Mackie - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 29 October 2025.
- Mr Luke William Merchant - Governor. Appointed on 3 June 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 2 June 2028.
- Dr Eyitayo Oladipo - Governor. Appointed on 31 July 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 July 2029.
- Mr Oliver Priestley - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Philip John Rogers - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 24 November 2029.
- Rev Colin George Simpson - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).