The Chalet School
School Name: The Chalet School Address: Liden Drive, Liden Town/City: Swindon Postcode: SN3 6EX Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 01793 534537 Website: www.thechaletschool.org.uk
Phase: Ages 3-11 Type: Academy special sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2018 Trust: Brunel Academies Trust Sponsor: Brunel Academies Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Morris
Capacity: 72
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 87 (77% boys & 23% girls)
Enrollment: 121% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29.9%
URN: 146668
DfE Number: 866/7005
UKPRN: 10081929
UPRN: 10009421004
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Swindon (E06000030)
Constituency: Swindon South (E14001537)
Electoral Ward: Badbury Park, Eldene & Liden (E05016280)
Easting & Northing: 418758E, 183137N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 32' 50.84" N 1° 43' 50.71" W
Plus Code: 9C3WG7W9+XM
DfE Record: View record
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- Kiya Campion - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 November 2029.
- Ms Catherine Clark - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2026.
- Ms Jane Edgerton - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2026.
- Ms Jackie Fieldwick CEO - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2026.
- Headteacher Alexandra Foster - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 May 2026.
- Mr Jerry Giles - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 July 2026.
- Kathryn Goodwright - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2029.
- Mr Phil Helme - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2026.
- Alec Hunt - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 February 2026.
- Alec Hunt - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 November 2029.
- Cyndi McPherson - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 March 2030.
- Mrs Claire Morris - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Hannah Porter - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2029.
- Mr Rob Reeve - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 January 2026.
- Mr David West - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 February 2026.
- Mr William Wyldbore-Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 February 2026.