Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy

Contact details for the school

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:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • 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.