Hamp Academy — Primary School in Bridgwater

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Hamp Academy

Bridgwater, TA6 6JB

315 Pupils

360 Capacity

7–11 Age Range

50.50% FSM %

154 Boys

161 Girls

About Hamp Academy

Hamp Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bridgwater, Somerset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 7–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 315 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Sarah Hitchings.

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	Bridgwater
Ward	Bridgwater South
Urban / Rural	Urban: 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	BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
Opened	01-09-2013
UKPRN	10041995
URN	139717
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Siobhan Gallagher	Chair of Local Governing Body	27/09/2025	26/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Mandy Davies	Local Governor	14/10/2023	13/10/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Suzanne Hannay	Local Governor	01/09/2017	14/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Sarah Hitchings	Local Governor	01/07/2018	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Irena Hubble	Local Governor	27/11/2024	19/05/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Suzanne Lawrence	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mary Weatherburn	Local Governor	10/11/2025	09/11/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust