Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School
Address: Thomas Place
Town/City: Wellington
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA21 8FP
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01823 795900
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Blackdown Education Partnership
Sponsor: Blackdown Education Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Newstead
Capacity: 472
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 278 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 59% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.3%

Location and administration

URN: 147842
DfE Number: 933/2050
UKPRN: 10086473
UPRN: 10094757682
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Taunton and Wellington (E14001540)
Electoral Ward: Wellington (E05014387)

Easting & Northing: 314054E, 121274N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 59' 6.25" N 3° 13' 32.41" W
Plus Code: 9C2RXQPF+2P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  1. St John's Church of England Primary School (0.4km)
  2. Beech Grove Primary School (0.8km)
  3. Wellington School (1.0km)
  4. Court Fields School (1.1km)
  5. Wellesley Park Primary School (1.4km)
  6. Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School (1.7km)
  7. Langford Budville Church of England Primary School (3.4km)
  8. West Buckland Primary School (3.7km)
  9. Sampford Arundel Community Primary School (4.0km)
  10. Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary (4.5km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor

Governors

  • Mr Philip Barraclough - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 9 October 2029.
  • Mrs Lisa Bush - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2020.
  • Mrs Lisa Denson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Lewis Hanney - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Mr Dave Maccormick - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Miss Amy Northern - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 October 2026.
  • Mr Bob Pamplin - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Kieran Park - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 October 2028.
  • Ms Abigail Phillips - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 May 2030.
  • Mrs Phillipa Small - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Ms Natalie Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 April 2026.
  • Mr Aaron Warren - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 October 2028.