Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School — Primary School in Taunton

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Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School

Taunton, TA2 8JY

142 Pupils

150 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

18.30% FSM %

80 Boys

62 Girls

About Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School

Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Taunton, Somerset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 142 pupils on roll. School capacity: 150. Current headteacher: Paula Goodchild.

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 sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Somerset
Region	South West
Administrative District	Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency	Taunton and Wellington
Ward	Monkton & North Curry
Urban / Rural	Smaller 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
Trust / Sponsor	THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-09-2013
UKPRN	10042720
URN	139934
Data Last Updated	30-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (5)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Jenny Hannis	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/12/2021	30/11/2025	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Jenny Hannis	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/12/2025	30/11/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Laura Hopkins	Local Governor	13/05/2021	12/05/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Morgan	Local Governor	28/11/2025	27/11/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Smith	Local Governor	07/02/2024	07/02/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates