St. Michael's Academy
Academy converter primary school in Yeovil (Somerset).
Location
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At St Michael's, we are proud to be a school where every child is valued, nurtured, and inspired to achieve their very best. Our holistic approach ensures that pupils thrive academically, socially, creatively and spiritually. Education here is about developing the whole child. -fostering confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our academic success speaks for itself: in July 2025, 75% of our pupils achieved the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths - significantly higher than both the Somerset average and the national average of 62%. This achievement reflects our commitment to excellence and the ambition we hold for every child.
Beyond the classroom, we offer exceptional opportunities to broaden horizons. Our wonderful Young Voices choir performs across Yeovil and beyond, showcasing the talents and confidence of our pupils.
We also run the unique St Michael's University, which gives children the chance to participate in a wide range of engaging activities - spiritual, moral, sporting, creative and linguistic-helping them discover new passions and develop vital life skills.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Band
- Choir
- Computing
- Dance
- Debating
- Football
- Music
- Swimming
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 138843
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Constituency
- Yeovil
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2012
Governing body (14 current, 4 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.10 governors are linked to a profile (all confirmed).
Governors marked “Confirmed same person” have exactly the same forename and surname as the only officer of that name at the school’s own academy trust company on the Companies House register, so we treat them as the same person. The governance record itself comes from DfE.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Marc Farrance | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Ed Pyke Confirmed same person | Chair of TrusteesTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mr Mark Stephens Confirmed same person | MemberTrust members | Appointed by academy members | since 2026 |
| Mr Dean Wheeler Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Emma France Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Hannah Crawley Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Chris Coleman | MemberTrust members | Appointed by academy members | since 2023 |
| Mr Slawomir Nowakiewicz Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Jeanette Cole Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mr James Benton | MemberTrust members | Appointed by academy members | since 2021 |
| Mrs Sharon Whatmore | Chief Financial OfficerTrust officer | since 2017 | |
| Mr Mathew Vella Confirmed same person | Accounting OfficerTrust officer | since 2017 | |
| Mr Mathew Vella Confirmed same person | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · until 2028 |
| Mr Craig Fletcher Confirmed same person | MemberTrust members | Appointed by GB/board | since 2013 |
| Mr Cerwyn Pritchard Confirmed same person Former | Chair of TrusteesTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Simon Wainwright Former | MemberTrust members | Appointed by academy members | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Cerwyn Pritchard Confirmed same person Former | Chair of TrusteesTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Ed Pyke Confirmed same person Former | TrusteeTrust board | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 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