Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
School Name: Nerrols Primary School and Nursery Address: Nerrols Drive Town/City: Taunton County: Somerset Postcode: TA2 8GS Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 01823 792655 Website: https://www.nerrolsprimary.co.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 2-11) Type: Free schools Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2019 Trust: Richard Huish Trust Sponsor: Richard Huish College
Headteacher: Mr Nick Arnold
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 279 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 66% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.8%
URN: 146778
DfE Number: 933/2037
UKPRN: 10083793
UPRN: 10093895848
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Taunton and Wellington (E14001540)
Electoral Ward: Taunton North (E05014383)
Easting & Northing: 324286E, 126493N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 2' 0.35" N 3° 4' 51.68" W
Plus Code: 9C3R2WM9+9H
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Nick Arnold - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Matthew Bernard - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 July 2026.
- Mrs Charlotte Boxall - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 January 2028.
- Mr Takudzwa Chinomona - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 June 2030.
- Mrs Hannah Clunie - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 7 January 2022.
- Mrs Wendy Devereux - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 September 2027.
- Headteacher Matthew Kerton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Miss Catriona MacVicar - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 December 2027.
- Mrs Stephanie Marriott - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 July 2026.
- Mr Arthur Moulding - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 June 2026.
- Mrs Jessica Shaffner - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 26 January 2030.
- Mr Martin Stepney - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 July 2026.
- Julie Traynor - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 July 2028.