Nerrols Primary School and Nursery — Primary School in Taunton

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Nerrols Primary School and Nursery

Taunton, TA2 8GS

248 Pupils

420 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

11.60% FSM %

115 Boys

133 Girls

About Nerrols Primary School and Nursery

Located in Taunton (TA2 8GS), Nerrols Primary School and Nursery is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Free Schools and situated within the local authority of Somerset.

It has 248 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Matthew Kerton.

Data for Nerrols Primary School and Nursery comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Free schools
Type Group	Free Schools
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	Not applicable
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	RICHARD HUISH TRUST
Opened	02-09-2019
UKPRN	10083793
URN	146778
Data Last Updated	02-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Wendy Devereux	Chair of Local Governing Body	25/09/2023	24/09/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Hannah Clunie	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	07/01/2022	—	N/A
Mr Matthew Bernard	Local Governor	29/01/2024	28/01/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Charlotte Boxall	Local Governor	17/01/2024	16/01/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Oliver Foster-Burnell	Local Governor	12/04/2021	12/04/2025	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Oliver Foster-Burnell	Local Governor	12/04/2025	05/09/2025	Elected by parents
Headteacher Matthew Kerton	Local Governor	01/01/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Catriona MacVicar	Local Governor	31/12/2023	30/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Stephanie Marriott	Local Governor	15/09/2022	01/06/2026	Elected by school staff
Mr Arthur Moulding	Local Governor	12/01/2023	11/01/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jessica Shaffner	Local Governor	27/01/2026	26/01/2030	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Martin Stepney	Local Governor	08/12/2025	31/01/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust