Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Contact details for the school

School Name: Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Address: Southview Avenue, Old Walcot
Town/City: Swindon
County: Wiltshire
Postcode: SN3 1EA
Telephone Number: 01793 529106
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Alyssia Mepstead
Capacity: 440
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 347 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.5%

Location and administration

URN: 126228
DfE Number: 866/2123
UKPRN: 10078071
UPRN: 100121344835
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Swindon (E06000030)
Constituency: Swindon South (E14001537)
Electoral Ward: Walcot (E05016303)

Easting & Northing: 416277E, 184393N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 33' 31.77" N 1° 45' 59.31" W
Plus Code: 9C3WH65M+GC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Daniel Clack - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2029.
  • Mrs Danielle Marie Crouch - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 October 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Lowson - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 July 2029.
  • Mrs Alyssia Mepstead - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Alan Mulrooney - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 12 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah Newton - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2029.
  • Mrs Caroline Smith - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 October 2027.
  • Mr Craig Sunley - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 October 2030.