Writhlington School
School Name: Writhlington School Address: Knobsbury Lane, Writhlington Town/City: Radstock County: Somerset Postcode: BA3 3NQ Telephone Number: 01761 433581 Website: http://www.writhlington.org.uk
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2011 Trust: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership Sponsor: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Headteacher: Mr Duncan Powell
Capacity: 1547
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 894 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 58% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.9%
URN: 137548
DfE Number: 800/4134
UKPRN: 10035033
UPRN: 100121177856
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bath and North East Somerset (E06000022)
Constituency: Frome and East Somerset (E14001241)
Electoral Ward: Radstock (E05012484)
Easting & Northing: 370022E, 154306N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 17' 15.84" N 2° 25' 52.07" W
Plus Code: 9C3V7HQ9+3G
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Clare Bamford - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
- Mrs Celine Bush - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 November 2028.
- Mr Tim Cockle - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 April 2027.
- Mrs Jo Coombe - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 June 2030.
- Mr Chris Dando - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 July 2028.
- Mrs Claire Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 January 2026.
- Mr Adrian Mason - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2030.
- Mrs Ailsa McKenzie - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 July 2028.
- Mr Duncan Powell - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 June 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Malcolm Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 January 2028.
- Mr Philip Tomlinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 October 2026.
- Mrs Vicky Woolley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
- Mrs Alison Wyatt - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 May 2026.