Winscombe Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Winscombe (North Somerset).
Location
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As Headteacher of Winscombe Primary School, it is a real privilege and a delight to welcome you to our Schools. At Winscombe Primary, we are committed to providing the very highest standard of education. Children are empowered to be proactive in their learning, striving to push themselves forward and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
We firmly believe that everyone can improve at everything if they are supported in the very best way and they absolutely try their best. While academic success is very important to us in our schools, it is not our sole focus, as we believe in offering broad and enriching experiences, be it public speaking competitions, Forest School expeditions or 'end of year productions'.
Such opportunities are what makes for a rounded, interesting and stimulated child. Above all else, we hope that all the members of our community feel safe, valued and supported. Once this happens, they can flourish.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 148785
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- Constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2021
Governing body (4 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Nerys Blower | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Paula Baker | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mr Guy Clayton | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Susan Cantello | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Ian Chadwick Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Belinda Hancock Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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