Priestley Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Priestley Primary School
Address: Prince Charles Drive
Town/City: CALNE
County: Wiltshire
Postcode: SN11 8TG
Telephone Number: 01249 812608
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Luke Coles
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 282 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.8%

Location and administration

URN: 126254
DfE Number: 865/2168
UKPRN: 10079744
UPRN: 100121386206
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Wiltshire (E06000054)
Constituency: Chippenham (E14001168)
Electoral Ward: Calne Central (E05016237)

Easting & Northing: 400500E, 170958N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 26' 17.72" N 1° 59' 38.65" W
Plus Code: 9C3WC2Q4+89

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Luke Coles - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Lucy Formoy-Brown - Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Jayne Funnell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 August 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 18 March 2027.
  • Sophie Lawrance - Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 January 2028.
  • Matthew McEvoy - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 December 2027.
  • Mr Robert Mercer - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Mr Andy Mitchell - Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 July 2029.
  • Mr Abdul Momin - Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 July 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Nourish - Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 October 2027.
  • Mr Scott Tucker - Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 March 2027.