Pyrland School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Pyrland School
Address: Cheddon Road
Town/City: Taunton
Postcode: TA2 7QP
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01823 795340
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2026
Trust: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Sponsor: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Mark Lawrence
Capacity: 1050
Gender: Mixed

Location and administration

URN: 152459
DfE Number: 933/4012
UKPRN: 10100437
UPRN: 100040922288
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Taunton and Wellington (E14001540)
Electoral Ward: Taunton North (E05014383)
Diocese: CE01(Diocese of Bath and Wells)

Easting & Northing: 322925E, 126998N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 2' 16.05" N 3° 6' 1.92" W
Plus Code: 9C3R2VQX+4Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Colin Cattanach - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Kerrie-Anne Courtier - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Bryony Forgan - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 January 2028.
  • Mr Mark Lawrence - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Mark Lees - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Marcus Paul - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 25 January 2027.
  • Mr Duncan Powell - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr David Taylor - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
  • Rev Michael Tiffany - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 August 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 8 August 2029.
  • Mr Alun Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 August 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.