Berkley Church of England First School
Voluntary aided primary school in Frome (Somerset).
Location
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On behalf of the children, staff and governors, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to our school website. Our school community lives out our vision of Let your light shine every day and fosters a nurturing ethos based around core values. We take immense pride in our achievements, developments, and improvements, both academically and emotionally.
We are wholeheartedly committed to working with you to provide the very best care, nurture, and learning experiences for your child, enabling them to achieve their full potential during their time with us. We believe that children should be happy at school and have ample opportunities to develop as individuals.
While it is important for children to be proficient in reading, writing, and mathematics, it is equally crucial for them to manage their own learning, communicate effectively, and make informed choices about their behaviour. Our aim is to ensure that the children leave us ready to make a positive impact on the world.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 123743
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Tom Woolman | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Georgina Boundy | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Dan Jeffries | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Maria Harman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jan Hirons | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Laura Martin | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Steve MacDonald | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2028 |
| Mr Nigel Sandy | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Clerk to Governor Sian Spoerer | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2020 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Liz Halliwell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2029 |
| Mr Paul James | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2015 · until 2029 |
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