Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy
School Name: Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy Address: Dauntsey Road, Great Somerford Town/City: Chippenham County: Wiltshire Postcode: SN15 5HS Telephone Number: 01249 720797 Website: http://www.walterpowell.wilts.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 2-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2015 Trust: The Blue Kite Academy Trust Sponsor: The Blue Kite Academy Trust
Headteacher: Mr Shaun Carter
Capacity: 90
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 56 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 62% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.4%
URN: 142292
DfE Number: 865/3457
UKPRN: 10053781
UPRN: 200001891426
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Wiltshire (E06000054)
Constituency: South Cotswolds (E14001482)
Electoral Ward: Brinkworth (E05016249)
Diocese: CE05(Diocese of Bristol)
Easting & Northing: 396592E, 182728N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 32' 38.67" N 2° 3' 1.47" W
Plus Code: 9C3VGWVX+JR
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Sam Austin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2029.
- Mrs Lynne Baylis - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 October 2021. Term runs until 3 November 2025.
- Mr Shaun Carter - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2029.
- Mrs Sam Hadfield - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 5 January 2026. Term runs until 3 April 2026.
- Mrs Ozum Muharrem-Patel - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
- Ms Kathryn Nicholas - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 October 2027.
- Mrs Anne Owens - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 April 2028.
- Mr Matheu Parr - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 November 2029.
- Jayne Pooley - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 September 2029.
- Mrs Sarah Ross - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
- Anthony Slack - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 22 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 November 2027.
- Philip Slack - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2027.
- Mr James White - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 August 2025.