Open Other Primary Mixed

Neroche Primary School

Broadway, Ilminster, TA19 9RG
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Neroche Primary School
Ilminster, TA19 9RG
232 Pupils
259 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
5.90% FSM %
118 Boys
114 Girls
About Neroche Primary School

Neroche Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Ilminster, 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 232 pupils on roll. School capacity: 259. Current headteacher: Rebecca Bendall.

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 Yeovil
Ward Ilminster
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 Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-01-2021
UKPRN 10087298
URN 148315
Data Last Updated 30-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Tim Gibson Chair of Local Governing Body 01/01/2025 01/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Ayres Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Dan Cahill Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Joanne Carver Local Governor 17/09/2024 16/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Siobhan Flanary Local Governor 08/11/2023 07/11/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Amelia Griffiths Local Governor 23/10/2023 22/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Matt Pearce Local Governor 17/03/2023 16/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire Petts Local Governor 07/12/2023 04/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rachel Taylor Local Governor 08/11/2023 07/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Thomas Vaughan Local Governor 01/01/2025 09/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Ashill Community Primary School
1.83 km • Ilminster
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St Mary's & St Peter's Church School
3.26 km • Ilminster
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Herne View Church of England Primary
3.59 km • Ilminster
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Dillington House
4.22 km • Ilminster
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Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School
4.85 km • Chard
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Frequently Asked Questions
Neroche Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ilminster, Somerset.
Neroche Primary School has 232 pupils, with a capacity of 259.
Neroche Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Neroche Primary School is Miss Rebecca Bendall.
Neroche Primary School is at Broadway, Ilminster, TA19 9RG, in the Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Neroche Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Neroche Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Rebecca Bendall
Broadway, Ilminster, TA19 9RG
0146052664
www.neroche.somerset.sch.uk/
Location
TA19 9RG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148315
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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