Birdwell Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Birdwell Primary School
Address: Hollis Close, Long Ashton
Town/City: Bristol
County: Somerset
Postcode: BS41 9AZ
Telephone Number: 01275 392496
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Birdwell School

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Paul Sainsbury
Capacity: 450
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 427 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.1%

Location and administration

URN: 139471
DfE Number: 802/2262
UKPRN: 10040969
UPRN: 24079288
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: North Somerset (E06000024)
Constituency: North Somerset (E14001399)
Electoral Ward: Long Ashton (E05010287)

Easting & Northing: 354074E, 169952N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 25' 38.43" N 2° 39' 42.59" W
Plus Code: 9C3VC8GQ+W7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Northleaze Church of England Primary School (0.9km)
  2. Ashton Vale Primary School (2.6km)
  3. Ashton Park School (2.7km)
  4. Bedminster Down School (2.9km)
  5. St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC) (3.0km)
  6. Four Acres Academy (3.1km)
  7. Belgrave School (3.2km)
  8. Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School (3.2km)
  9. Cheddar Grove Primary School (3.2km)
  10. Dundry Church of England Primary School (3.5km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

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

  • Liz Anderson - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Kevin Davies - Trustee. Appointed on 10 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 May 2026.
  • Miss Kiera Elston - Trustee. Appointed on 14 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 March 2029.
  • Mr Robert Goodwin - Member. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Jamie Grierson - Trustee. Appointed on 14 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 March 2029.
  • Mrs Jennifer Haimes - Trustee. Appointed on 19 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 June 2027.
  • Mrs Laura Humphreys - Trustee. Appointed on 27 August 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 August 2027.
  • Mrs Ruth Hutchison - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 26 February 2019.
  • Mr Andrew Kimber - Trustee. Appointed on 14 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 March 2029.
  • Mrs Caitlin Moss - Trustee. Appointed on 27 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 April 2029.
  • Mr Geoff Mountjoy - Member. Appointed on 1 April 2013 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Mrs Olivia Mullins - Trustee. Appointed on 14 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 March 2029.
  • Dr Tabetha Newman - Member. Appointed on 1 July 2020 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Paul Sainsbury - Trustee. Appointed on 1 April 2013 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Mr Paul Sainsbury - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 April 2013.
  • Mr Henry Springate - Trustee. Appointed on 17 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 January 2026.
  • Clare Sutherland - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Clare Sutherland - Trustee. Appointed on 20 April 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 April 2029.
  • Mr Nick Thompson - Member. Appointed on 26 September 2019 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Michael Wells - Trustee. Appointed on 7 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 May 2026.