Brymore Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Brymore Academy
Address: Cannington
Town/City: Bridgwater
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA5 2NB
Telephone Number: 01278 652369
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-17)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust
Sponsor: Bridgwater College Trust

Staff and pupils

Head: Stefan McHale
Capacity: 350
Gender: Boys
Boarders: Yes

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 327
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.7%

Location and administration

URN: 139655
DfE Number: 933/4003
UKPRN: 10041522
UPRN: 10013409925
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Bridgwater (E14001126)
Electoral Ward: Cannington (E05014349)

Easting & Northing: 324582E, 139416N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 8' 58.76" N 3° 4' 46.21" W
Plus Code: 9C3R4WXC+V5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Cannington Church of England Primary School (1.4km)
  2. Otterhampton Primary School (3.1km)
  3. Spaxton CofE Primary School (3.3km)
  4. Wembdon St George's Church School (4.2km)
  5. Enmore Church of England Primary School (4.7km)
  6. St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School (4.7km)
  7. Haygrove School (4.9km)
  8. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater (5.0km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mr Stuart Bacon - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 June 2028.
  • Anne Buller - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Kelly Cresswell - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 5 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 March 2026.
  • Mrs Ann Dyer - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Jason Gunningham - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 13 February 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2026.
  • Mr Jason Anthony Kilduff - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2030.
  • Mr Oliver Mahon - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 February 2030.
  • Miss Kerry Marks - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Stefan McHale - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Leesa Marie Temlett - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Miss Charlotte Wade - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 January 2030.