Ash Church of England Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Martock (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
At Ash School we know that education can be transformational for our children and young people. From the early years to Year 6, pupils at Ash flourish and achieve. Please see our class pages for more information.
We aim to work together with everyone in our school community to ensure that all children and families receive the very best education and care whilst they are with us. There is nothing more important to us than your childs physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing.
We are a nurturing, dedicated and talented team of staff who deliver an exciting curriculum utilising our excellent resources and outdoor spaces. Nestled in the South Somerset countryside, our children enjoy a rich outdoor experience and have access to all that our beautiful county has to offer. Every childs unique strengths and abilities are recognised and celebrated.
We ensure every child is prepared for the future in our ever evolving world; supporting their individual talents, hearing their voice and maximising their learning potential.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
- Swimming
- Cornerstones Curriculum
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 150827
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2024
Governing body (6 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Georgina Griffiths Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by trustees | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Poppy Dunn | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Hannah Claire Leslie | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Ms Nicola Woodhead | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Sam Dampier | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Greg Jones | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Headteacher Melissa Gibbons | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mrs Jane Billington Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Tim Jones Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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