Freshford Church School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Freshford Church School
Address: High Street, Freshford
Town/City: Bath
County: Somerset
Postcode: BA2 7WE
Telephone Number: 01225 723331
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: The Bath And Wells Diocesan Academies Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Bath And Wells Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Ruth Poole
Capacity: 160
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 159 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 0.6%

Location and administration

URN: 145583
DfE Number: 800/3092
UKPRN: 10067209
UPRN: 100121178090
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bath and North East Somerset (E06000022)
Constituency: Frome and East Somerset (E14001241)
Electoral Ward: Bathavon South (E05012462)
Diocese: CE01(Diocese of Bath and Wells)

Easting & Northing: 378811E, 160038N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 20' 22.81" N 2° 18' 19.6" W
Plus Code: 9C3V8MQV+VR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Winsley CoE VC Primary School (1.9km)
  2. Westwood-with-Iford Primary School (2.0km)
  3. Monkton Combe School (2.5km)
  4. Ralph Allen School (3.2km)
  5. Hambling View Independent School (3.2km)
  6. LUMIAR STOWFORD SCHOOL (3.3km)
  7. St Laurence School (3.5km)
  8. Combe Down CofE Primary School (3.6km)
  9. Prior Park College (3.9km)
  10. Fitzmaurice Primary School (3.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mrs Sara Buchanan - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 October 2026.
  • Sara Buchanan - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 October 2025.
  • Mrs Christine Cykowski - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 August 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 August 2027.
  • Mrs Caroline Ford - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 12 July 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 July 2027.
  • Mrs Caroline Ford - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 July 2027.
  • Mr Dudley Hinton - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 27 November 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 September 2025.
  • Mrs Talia Kelly - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 March 2026.
  • Mrs Talia Kelly - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 January 2026.
  • Mrs Amy McCullough - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Penelope Murray - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 July 2028.
  • Mrs Joanne Neenan - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 19 May 2030.
  • Mrs Harriet Olsen - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 May 2030.
  • Kay White - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2025.