Shaw Ridge Primary School
School Name: Shaw Ridge Primary School Address: Ridge Green, Shaw Town/City: Swindon County: Wiltshire Postcode: SN5 5PU Telephone Number: 01793 871601 Website: http://www.shawridgeprimary.org.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 2-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2013 Trust: Grove Learning Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Sally Cowell
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 407 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.3%
URN: 140291
DfE Number: 866/2210
UKPRN: 10043947
UPRN: 200002925993
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Swindon (E06000030)
Constituency: Swindon South (E14001537)
Electoral Ward: Shaw (E05008970)
Easting & Northing: 411803E, 185071N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 33' 54.11" N 1° 49' 51.55" W
Plus Code: 9C3WH589+2J
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Jill Bourne - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 December 2026.
- Ashish Channawar - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 November 2028.
- Mrs Sally Cowell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2001 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Philip Harland - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 November 2029.
- Julia Hinns - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 May 2030.
- Mr Neil Linsell - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 November 2029.
- Mrs Zoe McCormick - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
- Mr Alhagie Sanneh - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 April 2030.
- Mrs Carol Talbot - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 March 2030.
- Miss Louise Walley - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 September 2028.