Fairlands Middle School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Fairlands Middle School
Address: Masons Way
Town/City: Cheddar
County: Somerset
Postcode: BS27 3PG
Telephone Number: 01934 743186
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Middle deemed secondary (ages 9-13)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Wessex Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Bennett
Capacity: 508
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 405 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19%

Location and administration

URN: 147825
DfE Number: 933/4410
UKPRN: 10085819
UPRN: 100041114785
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills (E14001572)
Electoral Ward: Cheddar (E05014353)

Easting & Northing: 346287E, 153165N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 16' 32.61" N 2° 46' 16.63" W
Plus Code: 9C3V76GH+7F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Rebecca Bennett - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Alan Bridges - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 5 January 2029.
  • Mr Peter Davey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mrs Stephanie Gill - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 14 November 2027.
  • Mr James Horwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 9 March 2027.
  • Mr Philip Maddock - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Philip Maddock - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mrs Jackie Thomas - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 1 January 2029.