Lyngford Park Primary School — Primary School in Taunton

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Lyngford Park Primary School

Taunton, TA2 8EX

294 Pupils

277 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

27.40% FSM %

138 Boys

156 Girls

About Lyngford Park Primary School

Lyngford Park Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Taunton, Somerset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 294 pupils on roll. School capacity: 277. Current headteacher: Nick Arnold.

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	Taunton and Wellington
Ward	Taunton North
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
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	RICHARD HUISH TRUST
Opened	01-01-2021
UKPRN	10086778
URN	148001
Data Last Updated	22-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Faye Forsyth	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/01/2025	31/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nick Arnold	Local Governor	01/09/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Matthew Bawden	Local Governor	06/01/2025	05/01/2029	Elected by school staff
Samantha Blank	Local Governor	26/09/2024	25/09/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Mihaela Grosu	Local Governor	26/04/2024	11/01/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Johnstone	Local Governor	26/09/2024	25/09/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Nicholas Saint	Local Governor	01/01/2025	31/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Revd Debbi Turley	Local Governor	03/03/2025	02/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board