Matravers School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Matravers School
Address: Springfield Road
Town/City: Westbury
County: Wiltshire
Postcode: BA13 3QH
Telephone Number: 01373 822666
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1900

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Dr Simon Riding
Capacity: 1174
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 958 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 82% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.2%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 126510
DfE Number: 865/5415
UKPRN: 10004236
UPRN: 100121338752
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Wiltshire (E06000054)
Constituency: South West Wiltshire (E14001498)
Electoral Ward: Westbury West (E05013491)

Easting & Northing: 386908E, 150891N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 15' 27.6" N 2° 11' 19.93" W
Plus Code: 9C3V7R56+3F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Barney Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 January 2027.
  • Mrs Florence Emerson - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2029.
  • Mr Frank Lee - Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 21 October 2028.
  • Mrs Kelly Martin - Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 October 2028.
  • Mr Mike Newton - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 December 2025.
  • Mrs Jean Phillips - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2028.
  • Jean Phillips - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2026.
  • Dr Simon Riding - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2013 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mr Stuart Skeet - Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 21 October 2028.
  • Ms Jane Snedden - Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 October 2028.