East Brent Church of England First School
Academy converter primary school in Highbridge (Somerset).
Location
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On behalf of East Brent Church of England Academy, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to our school. I hope that this website will provide an insight into the character and organisation of our school. At East Brent, our staff, parents/carers and local partners aim to work closely together for the benefit of every child.
We strive to develop the children's self-confidence and esteem to ensure they are inspired to learn, achieve and enjoy their education within a caring and supportive Christian environment. You are warmly welcome to visit the school to meet our staff, children and also see our idyllic rural setting. To arrange a visit please telephone the school office.
We look forward to meeting you and sharing more information about our school.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 143331
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2016
Governing body (6 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Roland Laurence Smith | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Olivia Kay Coles | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Darren Colin Attwell-Rowan | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Rosemary Gilling | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Pat Payton | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Katie Whiting | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mrs Keela Shackell-Smith Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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