Bowerhill Primary School
School Name: Bowerhill Primary School Address: Halifax Road Town/City: Melksham County: Wiltshire Postcode: SN12 6YH Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 01225 700964 Website: www.bowerhill.wilts.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2018 Trust: The White Horse Federation Sponsor: The White Horse Federation
Headteacher: Mr Christopher Light
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 378 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.4%
URN: 146343
DfE Number: 865/2047
UKPRN: 10068362
UPRN: 100121362196
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Wiltshire (E06000054)
Constituency: Melksham and Devizes (E14001356)
Electoral Ward: Bowerhill (E05013832)
Easting & Northing: 391459E, 162039N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 21' 28.78" N 2° 7' 26.12" W
Plus Code: 9C3V9V5G+5C
DfE Record: View record
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- Jenni Bertram - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 July 2026.
- Terry Finlay - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 April 2009 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 16 October 2030.
- Chris Light - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Debbie Webber - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 April 2028.
- Cami Whittell - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 February 2029.
- Jess Wicks - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 July 2027.
- Anna Wilkins - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 22 April 2025. Term runs until 4 January 2026.