Chew Valley School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Chew Valley School
Address: Chew Magna
Town/City: Bristol
County: Somerset
Postcode: BS40 8QB
Telephone Number: 01275 332272
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership
Sponsor: Lighthouse Schools Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Gareth Beynon
Capacity: 1253
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1180 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.5%

Location and administration

URN: 145482
DfE Number: 800/4130
UKPRN: 10066617
UPRN: 100121180336
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bath and North East Somerset (E06000022)
Constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham (E14001394)
Electoral Ward: Chew Valley (E05012464)

Easting & Northing: 356732E, 162342N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 21' 32.86" N 2° 37' 21.62" W
Plus Code: 9C3V995G+MW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Chew Stoke Church School (1.3km)
  2. Chew Magna Primary School (1.5km)
  3. Bishop Sutton Primary School (3.3km)
  4. Stanton Drew Primary School (3.4km)
  5. Winford Church of England Primary School (3.9km)
  6. Dundry Church of England Primary School (4.7km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Headteacher Gareth Beynon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Robert Branch - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Mr Duncan Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 January 2026.
  • Mr Christopher Chorley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Sarah Cran - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Mr Pete Drury - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Mr Kim Eyres - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Clare Gardner - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Ms Rachel Hale - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Derek Hollomon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Dr Ruth Knight - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Taylor Moss - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 January 2026.
  • Jennifer Patterson - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Gemma Perkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Mr James Reed - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 March 2027.
  • Mr Kevin Slater - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Rose Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Laura Westaway - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2030.