Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School
Address: Cranesbill Road
Town/City: Melksham
County: Wiltshire
Postcode: SN12 7GN
Telephone Number: 01225 703394
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: The White Horse Federation
Sponsor: The White Horse Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Scott James
Capacity: 450
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 460 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15%

Location and administration

URN: 143500
DfE Number: 865/3344
UKPRN: 10062196
UPRN: 10091711473
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Wiltshire (E06000054)
Constituency: Melksham and Devizes (E14001356)
Electoral Ward: Melksham East (E05013833)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)

Easting & Northing: 391997E, 163756N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 22' 24.39" N 2° 6' 58.44" W
Plus Code: 9C3V9VFM+9G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Elizabeth De Vogel - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 March 2027.
  • Mrs Carole Elizabeth Heritage - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 May 2028.
  • Mr Scott James - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Simon Lawrence - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Corrine Lloyd - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr James Mead - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 June 2027.
  • Francis Moloney - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 September 2028.
  • Mrs Julia Mortimer - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 December 2028.
  • Mr Ryan O'Mahony - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 January 2027.
  • Christina Street - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 February 2029.