Banwell Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Banwell Primary School
Address: West Street
Town/City: Banwell
County: Somerset
Postcode: BS29 6DB
Telephone Number: 01934 822498
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: Extend Learning Academies Network
Sponsor: Extend Learning Academies Network

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Roxanne Simpson
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 137 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 65% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.5%

Location and administration

URN: 148903
DfE Number: 802/2271
UKPRN: 10089917
UPRN: 24129884
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: North Somerset (E06000024)
Constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills (E14001572)
Electoral Ward: Banwell & Winscombe (E05010277)

Easting & Northing: 339696E, 159130N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 19' 43.3" N 2° 52' 0.38" W
Plus Code: 9C3V84HM+F7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Alex Clark - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 July 2028.
  • Sandra Doran-Hole - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 January 2030.
  • Di Durrant - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2028.
  • Christopher Heal - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 December 2029.
  • Margaret Pemberton - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 May 2026.
  • Roxanne Simpson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Kayleigh Vierk - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 July 2028.
  • Caroline Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 30 June 2029.
  • Janet Watson - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 March 2027.