Parkfield Primary School
Community primary school in Taunton (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
At Parkfield Primary School we believe each child should have the right to reach their full potential in all aspects of the school curriculum and be provided with an education appropriate to the world beyond the classroom. We should be developing in children a love of learning, a pride in work well done and a desire to expand their knowledge and skills throughout life.
We must help children learn to live together in a community and to become responsible, independent people, who are able to think deeply about the world around them and to respect other races, religions, ways of life and points of view. We must also develop in children a positive sense of moral responsibility, giving them the self-confidence and skills to express their opinions.
This can only be achieved if, as a learning community, we work together and put the children at the heart of any decisions we make. School Photographs - Vista (Reception / Year 6)
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Band
- Choir
- Computing
- Gymnastics
- Mindfulness
- Music
- Orchestra
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
- Food for LifeRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 123714
- 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
- Taunton and Wellington
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rebecca Parkes | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Toni Critchard | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Dr Balpreet Kaur Attilia | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Thom Hold | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Jay Dehaan | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Nicola Foster | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Simon Atherton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Gareth Jones | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 |
| Mr Mark Moore | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2014 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Dr Joanne Botten Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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