Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School
Address: Blackford
Town/City: Wedmore
County: Somerset
Postcode: BS28 4ND
Telephone Number: 01934 712211
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Middle deemed secondary (ages 9-13)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Wessex Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Drew
Capacity: 600
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 595 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.6%

Location and administration

URN: 143329
DfE Number: 933/4584
UKPRN: 10057646
UPRN: 200000452580
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills (E14001572)
Electoral Ward: King Alfred (E05014367)
Diocese: CE01(Diocese of Bath and Wells)

Easting & Northing: 341245E, 147423N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 13' 24.97" N 2° 50' 33.42" W
Plus Code: 9C3V65F4+CX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Claire Beaumont-Wraith - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 May 2030.
  • Mr Matthew Drew - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Graham Godwin-Pearson - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 March 2030.
  • Ms Elizabeth Martin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
  • Mrs Sue Moreman - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 22 May 2015 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 May 2027.
  • The Revd Richard Neill - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2016 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 November 2028.
  • Mr Martin Packman - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 October 2025.
  • Dr Graham Parry - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 November 2028.
  • Mr Paul Tatterton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Edward John Torrens-Spence - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 March 2029.
  • Mrs Sally Weale - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 November 2025.
  • Mrs Gemma Willcox - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.