Priddy Primary School
Community primary school in Wells (Somerset).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We aim to provide a stimulating, safe and happy environment where the children can develop their full potential and be the best that they can be ! We endeavour to give each child a variety of wide experiences and challenges which will instil a love of learning.
We encourage independence and problem solving, skills which will prepare them for the next stage of their education and beyond. The family atmosphere of our two village school allows us to know each child very well and we aim to give them a sense of belonging as well as valuable experience of being part of a community.
We have good links with both village churches, with the vicar being a regular visitor to our schools. We believe that academic success and creativity go hand in hand, so at all times resources and environment are used to enhance the learning experience. Creativity is embedded in the curriculum which enables the children to relate learning to every day experiences.
We are a strong team committed to provide all our children with high quality first hand experiences which make them into enthusiastic, independent resourceful learners.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Growth Mindset
- OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning)
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basic Skills Quality MarkLiteracy and numeracy
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 123658
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Philip Purdy | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr James Knight | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Elissa Lodge | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Lauren Urbanski | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Maria Tucker | Governance Professional - FederationGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Mr Neil Owen | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Paul Hamilton | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Susan Reece | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sharon Foxall | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Mrs Lyndsay Thomas Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Emma Giffard Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
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