Pawlett Primary School
Academy sponsor led primary school in Bridgwater (Somerset).
Location
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Welcome to Pawlett Primary School Academy, part of The Priory Learning Trust Nestled in the heart of our rural village, our school boasts over 200 years of history and a strong sense of community. We proudly offer a nurturing environment where children from Reception to Year 6 can thrive.
Our dedicated team focuses on fostering a love of learning through reading, oracy, and outdoor experiences, supported by our expansive playing fields and on-site forest school facilities. As part of The Priory Learning Trust, we are committed to Growing together Learning together, ensuring every child receives the best possible start in their educational journey.
We warmly invite you to visit us and experience the vibrant life of our school firsthand. Facebook Pawlett Primary School Academy Follow Us Upcoming Events Thank you to the staff at Pawlett for helping my child thrive and grow in confidence. We've seen a huge shift in attitude since joining Pawlett. My child loves being at Pawlett.
Thank you 'Miss Hartnup' for your dedication to our childs learning, they always come home full of excitement with lots to share about their day. Pawlett is a fabulous school - thank you for everything that you do!
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 147015
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Constituency
- Bridgwater
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2019
Governing body (10 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Faye Steele | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by academy members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kayleigh Clatworthy | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Louis Stone | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Lindsey Bromwell | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Rachael Nicholls | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Mark Flower | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Monika Matysiak | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Emily Bott | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Christine Judson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Emma Barker | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
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