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School · PrimaryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Butleigh Church of England Primary School

Academy converter primary school in Glastonbury (Somerset).

KS2 RWM expected
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not published
Reading expected
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not published
Maths expected
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not published
Writing expected
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not published
Attendance rate
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not published
Pupil : Teacher
19.5
▼ 1.2 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
17.3%
▼ 8pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
84%
98 / 117 pupils
register figure (GIAS)

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

Welcome to Butleigh Church of England Primary School where we nurture and inspire young minds within a warm and inclusive Christian environment. Our dedicated staff and vibrant community work together to create a safe, supportive, and stimulating atmosphere where every child can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually. We are committed to fostering a love for ...

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Cricket
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Netball
  • Swimming
  • Forest School

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Sport EnglandRecognised award

Key facts

URN
152148
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
2025

Governing body (7 current, 3 former)

iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Wendy JennerChair of Local Governing BodyAppointed by trusteessince 2025 · until 2026 ends 2026

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Ms Victoria Sheppard-JonesLocal GovernorElected by parentssince 2026 · until 2030
Hilary TolhurstLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2026 · until 2030
Kristin MothLocal GovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2025
Alison BurnettLocal GovernorAppointed by trusteessince 2025 · until 2028
Peter HobbsLocal GovernorAppointed by trusteessince 2025 · until 2026 ends 2026
Mrs Miranda EarleyLocal GovernorElected by school staffsince 2025 · until 2029
Heidi Billing FormerLocal GovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · term ended 2026
Marilyn Backhust FormerLocal GovernorAppointed by trusteessince 2025 · term ended 2026
Sue Williams FormerLocal Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professionalsince 2025 · 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