St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy — Primary School in Shanklin

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St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy

Shanklin, PO37 7LY

186 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

26.30% FSM %

101 Boys

85 Girls

About St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy

Located in Shanklin (PO37 7LY), St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Isle of Wight.

It has 186 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Alex Augustus.

Data for St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Isle of Wight
Region	South East
Administrative District	Isle of Wight
Parliamentary Constituency	Isle of Wight East
Ward	Shanklin South
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
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	DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-09-2013
UKPRN	10041594
URN	139644
Data Last Updated	27-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mandy Watson	Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment	01/05/2021	30/04/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Alex Augustus	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/02/2022	30/01/2026	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Gillian Bushell	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	28/04/2023	08/12/2025	Elected by school staff
Ms Melonie Hopkins	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	25/10/2025	29/10/2029	Elected by parents
Ms Fiona Hurn	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	19/01/2026	18/01/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Hannah Mew	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	09/12/2023	08/12/2027	Elected by school staff
Sophie Overton	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	13/10/2023	08/12/2025	Elected by parents
Joanna Saunders	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/05/2021	30/04/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Joanna Saunders	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	02/06/2025	01/06/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Victoria Stevens	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	22/01/2024	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Robert Torrington	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	14/12/2022	13/12/2026	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates