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Merriott Primary School

Church Street, Merriott, TA16 5PT
Part of: QUANTOCK EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Merriott Primary School
Merriott, TA16 5PT
137 Pupils
120 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
6.60% FSM %
69 Boys
68 Girls
About Merriott Primary School

Merriott Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Merriott and the surrounding area in Somerset with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 5–11 is part of the South West region.

It has 137 pupils on roll. School capacity: 120. Current headteacher: Lois Bowery.

Information on Merriott Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 Yeovil
Ward South Petherton & Islemoor
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from 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 QUANTOCK EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-06-2024
UKPRN 10093012
URN 150069
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Craig Pearce Chair of Local Governing Body 01/10/2025 30/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Rhian Baker Local Governor 08/10/2025 07/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Lois Bowery Local Governor 01/06/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Leanne Cleal Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Heather Copping Local Governor 01/06/2024 16/06/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Alistair Crawford Local Governor 08/10/2025 07/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Hilary Daynes Local Governor 01/06/2024 31/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jeanette Farrant Local Governor 01/06/2024 31/05/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Miss Katie Mattravers Local Governor 01/06/2024 30/09/2025 Elected by parents
Miss Katie Mattravers Local Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Craig Pearce Local Governor 01/06/2024 30/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Jill Tutcher Local Governor 01/06/2024 31/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Hinton St George Church of England Primary School
2.32 km • Hinton St George
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West Chinnock Church School
2.68 km • Crewkerne
Other
Wadham School
2.7 km • Crewkerne
Other
Ashlands Church of England Primary School
2.78 km • Crewkerne
Other
Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School
3.61 km • Crewkerne
Other
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
3.7 km • Crewkerne
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Frequently Asked Questions
Merriott Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Merriott, Somerset.
Merriott Primary School has 137 pupils, with a capacity of 120.
Merriott Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
The Headteacher at Merriott Primary School is Mrs Lois Bowery.
Merriott Primary School is at Church Street, Merriott, TA16 5PT, in the Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Merriott Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Merriott Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lois Bowery
Church Street, Merriott, TA16 5PT
0146072547
merriottfirstschool.co.uk/
Location
TA16 5PT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 150069
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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