Lyngford Park Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Lyngford Park Primary School
Address: Bircham Road
Town/City: Taunton
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA2 8EX
Telephone Number: 01823 284912
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Richard Huish Trust
Sponsor: Richard Huish College

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Nick Arnold
Capacity: 277
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 284 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.4%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 148001
DfE Number: 933/2229
UKPRN: 10086778
UPRN: 100041070005
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Taunton and Wellington (E14001540)
Electoral Ward: Taunton North (E05014383)

Easting & Northing: 323785E, 126707N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 2' 7.04" N 3° 5' 17.56" W
Plus Code: 9C3R2WP6+4P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Nick Arnold - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Matthew Bawden - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 January 2029.
  • Samantha Blank - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
  • Mrs Faye Forsyth - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Mrs Mihaela Grosu - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 January 2027.
  • Mr Mark Johnstone - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
  • Mr Nicholas Saint - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Revd Debbi Turley - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 March 2029.