Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Highbridge

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Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School

Highbridge, TA9 4EQ

192 Pupils

160 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

13.30% FSM %

93 Boys

99 Girls

About Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School

Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Highbridge, Somerset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 192 pupils on roll. School capacity: 160. Current headteacher: Christopher Burman.

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	Somerset
Region	South West
Administrative District	Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency	Wells and Mendip Hills
Ward	Brent
Urban / Rural	Smaller 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	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
Opened	01-04-2019
UKPRN	10082937
URN	146942
Data Last Updated	21-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Bev Gore	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/07/2025	01/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Bev Gore	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2025	01/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sue Owen	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/07/2021	01/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sue Owen	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/07/2021	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jo Boyer	Local Governor	01/09/2022	01/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Burman	Local Governor	01/05/2014	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Bonnie Dando	Local Governor	01/09/2021	01/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Bev Gore	Local Governor	01/07/2021	01/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Bev Gore	Local Governor	01/07/2021	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jane Heath	Local Governor	01/09/2025	01/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr John Norris	Local Governor	14/07/2025	14/07/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lucy Vinnicombe	Local Governor	19/09/2025	19/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

East Brent Church of England First School

1.74 km • Highbridge

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St Andrew's Church Junior School

3.13 km • Burnham-on-Sea

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

3.19 km • Burnham-on-Sea

Other

Churchfield Church School

3.19 km • Highbridge

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The King Alfred School an Academy

3.24 km • Highbridge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School?

Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Highbridge, Somerset.

How many pupils does Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School have?

Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School has 192 pupils, with a capacity of 160.

What is the age range at Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School?

Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.

Is Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School?

The Acting Headteacher at Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School is Mr Christopher Burman.

Where is Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School located?

Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School is at Brent Knoll Primary School, Brent Street, Highbridge, TA9 4EQ, in the Somerset local authority, South West.

Does Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School currently open?

Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Acting Headteacher

Mr Christopher Burman

Brent Knoll Primary School, Brent Street, Highbridge, TA9 4EQ

01278760546

slp5.somerset.org.uk/webs/brentknoll/SitePages/Home.aspx

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 146942

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026