West Huntspill Primary Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: West Huntspill Primary Academy
Address: New Road, West Huntspill
Town/City: Highbridge
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA9 3QE
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01278 783842
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: The Priory Learning Trust
Sponsor: The Priory Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Barker
Capacity: 90
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 123 (61% boys & 39% girls)
Enrollment: 137% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 35.8%

Location and administration

URN: 148531
DfE Number: 933/2052
UKPRN: 10088067
UPRN: 10009324371
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Bridgwater (E14001126)
Electoral Ward: Huntspill (E05014365)

Easting & Northing: 331319E, 146122N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 12' 38.86" N 2° 59' 4.14" W
Plus Code: 9C3V6268+86

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Churchfield Church School (1.7km)
  2. The King Alfred School an Academy (1.9km)
  3. St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School (2.7km)
  4. St Andrew's Church Junior School (3.0km)
  5. East Huntspill Primary Academy (3.2km)
  6. Burnham-On-Sea Infant School (3.5km)
  7. Pawlett Primary School Academy (3.7km)
  8. Puriton Primary School (4.8km)
  9. Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School (4.9km)
  10. Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy (4.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Moira Allen - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Hannah Bakary - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 June 2027.
  • Mrs Emma Barker - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Emily Bott - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 June 2027.
  • Karen Bradley - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 October 2025.
  • Lindsey Bromwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 November 2029.
  • Kayleigh Clatworthy - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 April 2030.
  • Mrs Laura Collins - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 June 2027.
  • Mr Mark Flower - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 January 2029.
  • Mrs Lesley Grant - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 June 2027.
  • Mrs Sally Jefferies - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 December 2027.
  • Reverend Christine Judson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Ms Stacey Knight - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 October 2025.
  • Mrs Monika Mataysiak - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 18 July 2028.
  • Ms Rachael Nicholls - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2029.
  • Mrs Faye Steele - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2029.
  • Louis Stone - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 March 2030.