St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton
Address: College Road, Purton
Town/City: Swindon
County: Wiltshire
Postcode: SN5 4AR
Telephone Number: 01793 770239
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Naomi Clarke
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 318 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 76% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.6%

Location and administration

URN: 126350
DfE Number: 865/3150
UKPRN: 10075432
UPRN: 10070786210
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Wiltshire (E06000054)
Constituency: South Cotswolds (E14001482)
Electoral Ward: Purton (E05013457)
Diocese: CE05(Diocese of Bristol)

Easting & Northing: 409198E, 187488N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 35' 12.52" N 1° 52' 6.62" W
Plus Code: 9C3WH4PJ+PH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Bradon Forest School (0.2km)
  2. Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School (1.6km)
  3. Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy (2.2km)
  4. Peatmoor Community Primary School (2.5km)
  5. Brook Field Primary School (2.8km)
  6. Oakhurst Community Primary School (3.2km)
  7. St Francis CofE Primary School (3.2km)
  8. Tregoze Primary School (3.4km)
  9. Lydiard Park Academy (3.5km)
  10. Shaw Ridge Primary School (3.6km)
Governors

  • Mrs Carmen Marie Bounds - Governor. Appointed on 23 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 July 2029.
  • Mrs Naomi Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 May 2050.
  • Mr Edward John Coleman - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 October 2026.
  • Dr James Andrew Fryer - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 July 2027.
  • Dr James Andrew Fryer - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 July 2026.
  • Mrs Samantha Claire Huxley - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 November 2028.
  • Mrs Thelma Mambo - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 November 2029.
  • Mrs Jennifer Louise Merritt - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 November 2028.
  • Mrs Jenna Lauren Probets - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 November 2028.
  • Mrs Ursula Mary Scott - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 2 December 2028.
  • Mrs Glenys Joan Stevens - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 12 March 2029.
  • Rev Ian David Tweedie-Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2015 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 January 2050.