Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School
Address: North Road, Williton
Town/City: Taunton
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA4 4SW
Telephone Number: 01984 632581
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Middle deemed secondary (ages 9-13)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
History: This school will close in 2026
Trust: Beacon Education Mat Ltd
Sponsor: West Somerset Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Acting Headteacher: Mrs Joanna Smith
Capacity: 450
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 324 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 72% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 37.7%

Location and administration

URN: 140631
DfE Number: 933/4553
UKPRN: 10045194
UPRN: 100041181250
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Tiverton and Minehead (E14001548)
Electoral Ward: Watchet & Stogursey (E05014386)
Diocese: CE01(Diocese of Bath and Wells)

Easting & Northing: 307557E, 141610N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 10' 0.76" N 3° 19' 24.28" W
Plus Code: 9C3R5M8G+QJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Peter's Church of England First School (0.3km)
  2. Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery (1.2km)
  3. Old Cleeve Church of England First School (2.8km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Related school*
Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
* Other schools occupying the same site, or related to this one through splits or mergers.
Governors

  • Mrs Alison Appleyard - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 December 2028.
  • Mrs Gemma Cody-Boutcher - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 November 2029.
  • Mr Daniel Howe - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 November 2029.
  • Mrs Fiona Miller - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 September 2026.
  • Mrs Fiona Miller - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 November 2025.
  • Mrs Barbara O'keefe - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 November 2025.
  • Mrs Barbara O'keefe - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Revd Mark Phillips - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Miss Yvonne Mary Rutherford - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 November 2029.