St Sampson's Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Sampson's Church of England Primary School
Address: Bath Road, Cricklade
Town/City: Swindon
County: Wiltshire
Postcode: SN6 6AX
Telephone Number: 01793 750452
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Bayne
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 282 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 67% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16%

Location and administration

URN: 126317
DfE Number: 865/3045
UKPRN: 10075444
UPRN: 10090512312
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Wiltshire (E06000054)
Constituency: South Cotswolds (E14001482)
Electoral Ward: Cricklade & Latton (E05013427)
Diocese: CE05(Diocese of Bristol)

Easting & Northing: 409891E, 193608N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 38' 30.57" N 1° 51' 30" W
Plus Code: 9C3WJ4RR+PM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Cricklade Manor Prep (0.3km)
  2. Meadow Bridge School (0.4km)
  3. Down Ampney Church of England Primary School (3.6km)
  4. William Morris Primary School (4.3km)
  5. Great Western Academy (4.3km)
  6. Churchward School (4.3km)
  7. Oakhurst Community Primary School (4.7km)
  8. Red Oaks Primary School (4.7km)
  9. Uplands School (4.9km)
  10. Brimble Hill Special School (4.9km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Ms Emma Barnard-williams - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mrs Jennifer Bayne - Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 5 February 2028.
  • Mr Jason Clear - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2026.
  • Mr Rhys Cliff - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 September 2029.
  • Ms Mary Coole - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 23 September 2028.
  • Canon Debbie Dewes - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 October 2029.
  • Mr Danny Goggin - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 September 2030.
  • Mr David Hayward-Browne - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 November 2026.
  • Mr Michael Jackson - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2027.
  • Dr Angela Jensen - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 November 2026.
  • Mr Christopher Nicholas - Governor. Appointed on 14 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 March 2026.
  • Mr Rhys Pullen - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 November 2027.
  • Mr Julian Anevrin Thomas - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 January 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 15 January 2030.
  • Mrs Joanne Valpy - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 23 September 2028.