Merriott Primary School
School Name: Merriott Primary School Address: Church Street Town/City: Merriott County: Somerset Postcode: TA16 5PT Telephone Number: 0146072547 Website: https://merriottfirstschool.co.uk/
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
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.