Pyrland School
School Name: Pyrland School Address: Cheddon Road Town/City: Taunton Postcode: TA2 7QP Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 01823 795340 Website: www.pyrlandschool.com
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
Headteacher: Mr Mark Lawrence Capacity: 1050 Gender: Mixed
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.