West Buckland Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: West Buckland Primary School
Address: West Buckland
Town/City: Wellington
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA21 9LD
Telephone Number: 01823 663376
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Richard Huish Trust
Sponsor: Richard Huish College

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Martin Stepney
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 135 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 129% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.1%

Location and administration

URN: 145674
DfE Number: 933/2226
UKPRN: 10067553
UPRN: 10091741249
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Taunton and Wellington (E14001540)
Electoral Ward: Blackdown & Neroche (E05014340)

Easting & Northing: 317597E, 120303N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 58' 36.7" N 3° 10' 29.95" W
Plus Code: 9C2RXRGG+P2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Steven Bate - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Mr James Bird - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 February 2028.
  • Mrs Kerry Chappell - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 December 2027.
  • Mrs Hannah Clunie - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 7 January 2022.
  • Mr Anthony Hale - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 29 September 2029.
  • Ms Lisa King - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 September 2026.
  • Mr Cameron Mann - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Kerry Palmer-Roberts - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 29 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 April 2030.
  • Mr Adam Parkes - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 January 2027.
  • Mr Martin Stepney - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Jamie Sullivan - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 July 2026.
  • Mr Leon Troake - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 September 2029.