Merriott Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Merriott Primary School
Address: Church Street
Town/City: Merriott
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA16 5PT
Telephone Number: 0146072547
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Quantock Education Trust
Sponsor: Quantock Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lois Bowery
Capacity: 120
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 126 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.1%

Location and administration

URN: 150069
DfE Number: 933/2046
UKPRN: 10093012
UPRN: 30051078
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Yeovil (E14001603)
Electoral Ward: South Petherton & Islemoor (E05014380)

Easting & Northing: 344177E, 112784N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 54' 44.81" N 2° 47' 43" W
Plus Code: 9C2VW663+XV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Lois Bowery - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Alistair Crawford - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Mrs Hilary Daynes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 May 2028.
  • Mrs Jeanette Farrant - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 May 2028.
  • Miss Katie Mattravers - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • Mr Craig Pearce - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mrs Jill Tutcher - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 May 2028.