Bowerhill Primary School

Contact details for the 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:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • 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.