Cheddar First School — Primary School in Cheddar

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Cheddar First School

Cheddar, BS27 3HN

352 Pupils

300 Capacity

2–9 Age Range

17.30% FSM %

174 Boys

178 Girls

About Cheddar First School

Cheddar First School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Cheddar, Somerset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 2–9 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 352 pupils on roll. School capacity: 300. Current headteacher: Suzanne Smith.

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	Cheddar
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: 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
Trust / Sponsor	WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
Opened	01-04-2020
UKPRN	10085827
URN	147822
Data Last Updated	18-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Alison Alen	Chair of Local Governing Body	08/03/2022	12/02/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sam Bougourd	Local Governor	13/12/2021	13/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Deborah Hale	Local Governor	21/09/2021	21/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Morwenna Homewood	Local Governor	21/09/2021	21/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Hutton	Local Governor	06/09/2021	06/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Doctor Stephanie Price	Local Governor	13/12/2021	13/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Suzanne Smith	Local Governor	01/09/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal