Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Farnsfield

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Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Farnsfield, NG22 8JZ

272 Pupils

280 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

5.50% FSM %

138 Boys

134 Girls

About Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 272 pupils on roll. School capacity: 280. Current headteacher: Louise Carpenter.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Nottinghamshire
Region	East Midlands
Administrative District	Newark and Sherwood
Parliamentary Constituency	Sherwood Forest
Ward	Farnsfield
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	MINSTER TRUST FOR EDUCATION
Opened	01-05-2019
UKPRN	10083018
URN	145640
Data Last Updated	20-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Andy Mitchell	Chair of Local Governing Body	29/03/2024	28/03/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Alemka Asong	Local Governor	19/09/2023	30/06/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Christopher Blockley	Local Governor	04/12/2025	03/12/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Louise Carpenter	Local Governor	01/01/2020	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Jennie Fieldwick	Local Governor	05/10/2022	27/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jennie Fieldwick	Local Governor	24/11/2025	23/11/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ian Griffiths	Local Governor	05/12/2018	12/12/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Jen Hope	Local Governor	06/12/2021	05/12/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Helen Lewis	Local Governor	26/03/2025	25/03/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Marcella Oliffe	Local Governor	06/12/2025	05/12/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Marcella Olliffe	Local Governor	06/12/2021	05/12/2025	Elected by parents
Revd Chris Pearse	Local Governor	07/11/2019	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)

Schools Nearby

Kirklington Primary School

2.79 km • Newark

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Wings School Notts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School?

Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire.

How many pupils does Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School have?

Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School has 272 pupils, with a capacity of 280.

What is the age range at Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School?

Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.

Is Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School is Mrs Louise Carpenter.

Where is Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School located?

Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School is at Branston Avenue, Farnsfield, NG22 8JZ, in the Nottinghamshire local authority, East Midlands.

Does Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School currently open?

Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Louise Carpenter

Branston Avenue, Farnsfield, NG22 8JZ

01623882494

www.fsmp.org.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 145640

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026