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School · PrimaryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School

Voluntary aided primary school in South Petherton (Somerset).

Ofsted
No overall grade
inspected Nov 2024
Early years (EYFS)
Good
Ofsted, Nov 2024
Attendance rate
95.6%
▲ 1pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
18.8
▼ 1.9 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
13.7%
▼ 11pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
SEN support
9.8%
▼ 6pp England 2025/26: 15.4%
2025/26
Capacity
-
not recorded
Teacher turnover
18.5%
▲ 4pp England 2024/25: 14.5% (primary schools)
2024/25

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

iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).

Welcome to South Petherton Church of England Infants School 'Embracing the Fullness of Life' John 10:10 We are a busy but friendly school, with lots going on. This website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing up to date information for parents, pupils and the wider community.

We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website, and that you find the information you are looking for. Please feel free to contact the school direct with any queries you may have. Welcome to South Petherton Church of England Infants School We are a busy but friendly school, with lots going on.

Enrichment

9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Athletics
  • Choir
  • Dance
  • Dodgeball
  • Gymnastics
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Yoga
  • Forest School

Key facts

URN
123854
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Ages
2 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Somerset
Constituency
Yeovil
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Governing body (12 current, 14 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Dr J Richard KillenChair of GovernorsPersons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027
Dr J Richard Killen FormerChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · term ended 2026
Dr John Richard Killen FormerChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · term ended 2026

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Ms Karen TremayneGovernorNominated by LA and appointed by GBsince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Alison ChappleGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Zoe NausGovernorElected by parentssince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Gill KeeneGovernance Professional - FederationGovernance professionalsince 2026
Mrs Shan WestonGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2026
Mr James PeateGovernorPersons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)since 2026 · until 2030
Mr Phillip Eyers EvansGovernorElected by parentssince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Rosie PrinsGovernorPersons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)since 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Catherine HudsonGovernorElected by school staffsince 2026 · until 2030
Rev Rachel PengellyGovernorEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2026
Dr J Richard KillenGovernorPersons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)since 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Anne Lewis FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · term ended 2026
Mr Phillip Eyers Evans FormerGovernorElected by parentssince 2024 · term ended 2026
Mrs Fiona Esgate FormerGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2023 · term ended 2026
Mrs Kirsten Mhairie Carp FormerGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2023 · term ended 2026
Mrs Rosie Prins FormerGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2023 · term ended 2026
Miss Natali Stajcic FormerGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2023 · term ended 2026
Mrs Catherine Hudson FormerGovernorElected by school staffsince 2023 · term ended 2026
Mr James Peate FormerGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2023 · term ended 2026
Mrs Gill Keene FormerGovernance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professionalsince 2021 · term ended 2026
Dr John Richard Killen FormerGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2020 · term ended 2026
Mrs Shan Rachel Dorothy Weston FormerGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2016 · term ended 2026
Mrs Susan Mary Harrison FormerGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2015 · 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