Catcott Primary School
Community primary school in Bridgwater (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
A very warm welcome to the Catcott Primary School website. Our aim is to enable each child to develop into a confident, well-rounded individual ready for the world of secondary education. Our school's main vision statement is to be a place where learning takes you to greater heights .
By following our three golden rules of be kind, be safe and be respectful, we look to achieve our vision by providing a community where our golden rules and values make all children feel welcomed, valued and respected. Please have a look around our website and take the opportunity to come and visit us. We look forward to meeting you and your children.
Children's Mental Health Week 9th-15th February 2026 and why belonging matters for mental health. #catcottprimaryschool #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
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.- Computing
- Music
Key facts
- URN
- 123683
- 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, 6 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Frances Barr | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Seago | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Emily Tucker | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Joanna Horn | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Vicky Pestel | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Charlotte Jones | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2023 | |
| Mr Matt Carter | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Paul Moate | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2029 |
| Lisa Carter | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2016 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Pauline Lucas Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Dr Mark Peel Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Debbie Newbold Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Laura Constanza Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Rebecca Randall Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Joanna Horn Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2015 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record