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Parkfield Primary School

Parkfield Road, Taunton, TA1 4RT
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Parkfield Primary School
Taunton, TA1 4RT
436 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
11.20% FSM %
226 Boys
210 Girls
About Parkfield Primary School

Parkfield Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Taunton, Somerset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 436 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Gareth Jones.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Somerset
Region South West
Administrative District Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency Taunton and Wellington
Ward Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Urban / Rural Urban: 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
UKPRN 10071221
URN 123714
Data Last Updated 17-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Rebecca Parkes Chair of Governors 08/04/2024 07/04/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Simon Atherton Governor 17/10/2019 16/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Balpreet Attilia Governor 14/02/2025 14/02/2029 Elected by parents
Dr Joanne Botten Governor 21/01/2022 20/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Toni Critchard Governor 16/10/2025 15/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Jay Dehaan Governor 14/01/2023 13/01/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Nicola Foster Governor 14/01/2023 13/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Thom Hold Governor 01/06/2024 31/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gareth Jones Governor 01/09/2017 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Mark Moore Governor 24/11/2014 23/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Satnam Singh Governor 24/11/2014 10/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Olivia Swarbrick Governor 20/10/2021 19/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
0.65 km • Taunton
Other
The Castle School
0.67 km • Taunton
Other
North Town Academy
0.95 km • Taunton
Other
Queen's College
1.04 km • Taunton
Other
St George's Catholic School
1.11 km • Taunton
Other
Silver Bridge School
1.29 km •
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Frequently Asked Questions
Parkfield Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Taunton, Somerset.
Parkfield Primary School has 436 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Parkfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Parkfield Primary School is Mr Gareth Jones.
Parkfield Primary School is at Parkfield Road, Taunton, TA1 4RT, in the Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Parkfield Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Parkfield Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Gareth Jones
Parkfield Road, Taunton, TA1 4RT
01823282125
www.parkfieldschool.co.uk/
Location
TA1 4RT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 123714
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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