Fairlands Middle School — Middle deemed secondary School in Cheddar

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Fairlands Middle School

Cheddar, BS27 3PG

411 Pupils

508 Capacity

9–13 Age Range

15.60% FSM %

220 Boys

191 Girls

About Fairlands Middle School

Fairlands Middle School is an Academies for pupils aged 9–13 based in Somerset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 411 pupils on roll. School capacity: 508. Current headteacher: Rebecca Bennett.

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 Somerset or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Middle deemed secondary
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	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
Opened	01-04-2020
UKPRN	10085819
URN	147825
Data Last Updated	03-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Philip Maddock	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/01/2025	31/08/2025	Appointed by academy members
Mr Philip Maddock	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/01/2025	31/07/2026	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Rebecca Bennett	Local Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Alan Bridges	Local Governor	05/01/2026	05/01/2029	Appointed by academy members
Mr Peter Davey	Local Governor	01/09/2025	01/09/2029	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Stephanie Gill	Local Governor	14/11/2023	14/11/2027	Appointed by academy members
Mr Richard Holmes	Local Governor	01/01/2025	31/07/2025	Appointed by academy members
Mr James Horwood	Local Governor	10/03/2023	09/03/2026	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Jackie Thomas	Local Governor	01/01/2025	01/01/2029	Appointed by academy members