Christ Church First School
Academy sponsor led primary school in Frome (Somerset).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We are delighted to welcome you and your child to Christ Church First School. As the Executive Head, I am excited to share with you the wonderful opportunities that await your child in our vibrant learning community.
Christ Church First School prides itself on its strong Christian ethos and commitment to our core values: Respect, Perseverance, Forgiveness, Courage, Responsibility, and Kindness. We believe in nurturing the whole child, ensuring they not only excel academically but also develop into well-rounded individuals who can confidently 'let their light shine'.
Our school is blessed with extensive green spaces, which provide ample room for our pupils to explore, play, and engage in outdoor learning. Additionally, we offer an enriching curriculum that goes beyond the core subjects, incorporating a wide range of creative and practical activities to ignite the curiosity and passion of our pupils.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Cornerstones Curriculum
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 149487
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- 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
- Frome and East Somerset
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2023
Governing body (5 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Damon Hooton | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Simon White Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Simon White | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sara Bryant | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2026 | |
| Mrs Kelly Turnbull | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Hugh Nowlan | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Damon Hooton Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Wendy Hellin Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record