Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Cannington Church of England Primary School

Brook Street, Bridgwater, TA5 2HP
164 Pupils
175 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
15.20% FSM %
93 Boys
71 Girls
About Cannington Church of England Primary School

Located in Bridgwater (TA5 2HP), Cannington Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Somerset.

It has 164 pupils on roll. School capacity: 175. Current headteacher: Marie Marchant.

Data for Cannington Church of England Primary School 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 Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Somerset
Region South West
Administrative District Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency Bridgwater
Ward Cannington
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from 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
UKPRN 10076774
URN 123786
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Rev Alison Waters Chair of Governors 14/07/2025 13/07/2026 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Steven Ball Governor 28/11/2023 27/11/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Andrew Blackmore Governor 23/01/2023 31/03/2025 Elected by parents
Rev Janet Church Governor 15/04/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Victoria Fisher Governor 01/03/2026 28/02/2030 Elected by parents
Mr Isuru Gunesekera Governor 01/03/2026 28/02/2030 Elected by parents
Mrs Stacey Hatch Governor 24/01/2022 23/01/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Stacey Hatch Governor 24/01/2026 23/01/2030 Elected by parents
Mrs Carly Kew Governor 10/06/2023 09/06/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Headteacher Claire Nurse Governor 01/09/2010 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Naomi Parker-Jones Governor 18/07/2024 14/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma Toogood Governor 23/09/2024 30/06/2025 Elected by school staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Cannington Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bridgwater, Somerset.
Cannington Church of England Primary School has 164 pupils, with a capacity of 175.
Cannington Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Cannington Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Cannington Church of England Primary School is Miss Marie Marchant.
Cannington Church of England Primary School is at Brook Street, Cannington, Bridgwater, TA5 2HP, in the Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Cannington Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Cannington Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Marie Marchant
Brook Street, Cannington, Bridgwater, TA5 2HP
Location
Quick Summary
URN 123786
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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