Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
School Name: Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Address: Semley, Semley School Town/City: Shaftesbury County: Dorset Postcode: SP7 9AU Telephone Number: 01747 830427 Website: http://www.semley.wilts.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Abigail Carlyle-Clarke
Capacity: 150
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 126 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 84% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.9%
URN: 126439
DfE Number: 865/3454
UKPRN: 10074749
UPRN: 10010455227
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Wiltshire (E06000054)
Constituency: Salisbury (E14001460)
Electoral Ward: Nadder Valley (E05013452)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)
Easting & Northing: 389114E, 126805N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 2' 28.08" N 2° 9' 23.47" W
Plus Code: 9C3V2RRV+F9
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Briony Brickell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 October 2020 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 21 March 2026.
- Mrs Chloe Cardozo - Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 April 2029.
- Mrs Abigail Carlyle-Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Susan Dawson - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 November 2026.
- Lady Harriet Egerton - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 November 2026.
- Mrs Victoria Gambier - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
- The Revd Kate McFarlane - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
- Mr Jon McLean - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 January 2029.
- Mr Antony Pinsent - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 July 2027.
- Mrs Louise Smith - Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 9 January 2029.
- Mrs Molly Swann - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 October 2028.
- Mrs Molly Swann - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 November 2025.