Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School
Address: Fairend Lane, Buckland St Mary
Town/City: Chard
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA20 3SJ
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01460 234251
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: The Academies For Character And Excellence
Sponsor: The Academy For Character And Excellence

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Sam Butler
Capacity: 90
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 54 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 60% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.6%

Location and administration

URN: 150638
DfE Number: 933/2071
UKPRN: 10094448
UPRN: 30506251
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Yeovil (E14001603)
Electoral Ward: Chard North (E05014351)
Diocese: CE01(Diocese of Bath and Wells)

Easting & Northing: 327019E, 113397N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 54' 57.75" N 3° 2' 21.91" W
Plus Code: 9C2RWX86+C6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Kate Albon - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 9 May 2017 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 9 June 2029.
  • Reverend Jim Fallon - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 July 2028.
  • Mr Nick Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 April 2030.
  • Ms Ronessa Santos - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 February 2029.
  • Mrs Ethne Staniland - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Hayley Welch - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 December 2026.
  • Mrs Jennie White - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 7 September 2030.