Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
Free schools primary school in Taunton (Somerset).
Location
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Nerrols Primary school and nursery, built in beautiful countryside on the edge of Taunton, near Cheddon Fitzpaine opened in September 2019. We are part of the Richard Huish Trust , which sponsors a number of schools in the Taunton area and is linked to Richard Huish College – rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Huish's vision is to provide a Good to Outstanding school, which will deliver the best possible educational outcomes. It aims to reduce the attainment gap for disadvantaged pupils and inspire pupils to reach their full potential in both academic and non-academic areas, enabling them to learn, flourish and aim high.
We are committed to providing a values based primary and nursery school at the heart of our community, striving for excellence, enabling our children to achieve their highest potential in all areas of the curriculum.
Our vision is to create a stimulating and enriching environment where children are encouraged to learn, to develop as a whole and to understand their value and place in the world.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 146778
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2019
Governing body (8 current, 5 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Wendy Devereux | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Nick Arnold | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mr Takudzwa Chinomona | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Jessica Shaffner | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Julie Traynor | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Charlotte Boxall | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Catriona MacVicar | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Hannah Clunie | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2022 | |
| Mr Martin Stepney Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Matthew Bernard Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Arthur Moulding Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Headteacher Matthew Kerton Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Stephanie Marriott Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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