Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery — Primary School in Newbury

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Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery

Newbury, RG14 1TS

235 Pupils

240 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

32.90% FSM %

117 Boys

118 Girls

About Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery

Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in West Berkshire, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 235 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Elizabeth Bucknell.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with West Berkshire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	West Berkshire
Region	South East
Administrative District	West Berkshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Newbury
Ward	Newbury Speen
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10033819
URN	109861
Data Last Updated	17-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Ian Nichol	Chair of Governors	03/12/2018	30/11/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Archer	Governor	24/02/2025	23/02/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Libby Bucknell	Governor	01/09/2017	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Eve Burke	Governor	09/07/2024	08/07/2028	Elected by school staff
Sue Nicholson	Governor	09/02/2024	21/01/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katy Patten	Governor	09/10/2024	08/10/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Janet Rimmer	Governor	09/07/2024	08/07/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Scoon	Governor	07/12/2023	06/12/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Scoon	Governor	04/12/2025	03/12/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mary Wearn	Governor	14/09/2023	14/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board