Sutton Benger Church of England Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Chippenham (Wiltshire).
Location
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Sutton Benger School is a small, friendly Church of England primary school nestled at the heart of the village, which is just north-east of the market town of Chippenham. We have around 170 children aged from 4 to 11, who are taught in 6 classes.
We are extremely proud of all that goes on here and the children at Sutton Benger are supported in their learning by enthusiastic and dedicated staff, Academy Councillors, parents/carers and the wider community.
In February 2012, Wiltshire explorer David Hempleman-Adams officially opened the extended space at Sutton Benger School, which provides us with a spacious library, inclusive spaces and improved disabled access.
We also have a large hall used for everything including Collective Worship, drama productions, sports activities and not to mention the amazing school meals cooked on site at our school. Our spacious grounds include a playing field, fitness trail, a 'peace' garden and a pond.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 147512
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2019
Governing body (8 current, 6 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Anthony Weedon | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Cameron Chapman | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Hayley Clayton | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr James Steward | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jodie Anstee | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Katy Spencer | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ann Sideras | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Husna Grimes | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Mike Crook Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sam Hadfield Former | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2026 · term ended 2026 | |
| Mr David Lakey Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Rachel Harris Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Neil Weedon Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Lynne Baylis Former | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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