South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School — Primary School in South Petherton

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South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School

South Petherton, TA13 5DY

97 Pupils

— Capacity

2–7 Age Range

13.40% FSM %

48 Boys

49 Girls

About South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School

South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 2–7 based in Somerset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 97 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Shan Weston.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Somerset or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
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	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10079647
URN	123854
Data Last Updated	22-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Dr John Killen	Chair of Governors	20/09/2023	20/09/2025	Foundation/sponsor members
Dr John Killen	Chair of Governors	24/09/2025	23/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kirsten Carp	Governor	30/11/2023	30/11/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Phillip Eyers Evans	Governor	15/05/2024	14/05/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Miss Fiona Gane	Governor	06/12/2023	05/12/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Susan Harrison	Governor	04/10/2015	06/10/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Catherine Hudson	Governor	20/09/2023	19/09/2027	Elected by school staff
Dr John Killen	Governor	02/05/2020	01/05/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Anne Lewis	Governor	03/11/2025	02/11/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Peate	Governor	07/06/2023	06/06/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Rosie Prins	Governor	13/10/2023	12/10/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Miss Natali Stajcic	Governor	24/09/2023	23/09/2027	Foundation/sponsor members

Schools Nearby

South Petherton Junior School

0.48 km • South Petherton

Other

Shepton Beauchamp Church School

3.06 km • Ilminster

Other

Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School

3.24 km • Martock

Other

Martock Church School

3.72 km • Martock

Other

Norton Sub Hamdon Church School

3.78 km • Stoke-Sub-Hamdon

Other

Merriott Primary School

4.16 km • Merriott

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School?

South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in South Petherton, Somerset.

How many pupils does South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School have?

South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School has 97 pupils.

What is the age range at South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School?

South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School caters for pupils aged 2 to 7.

Is South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School a faith school?

Yes, South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School?

The Headteacher at South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School is Mrs Shan Weston.

Where is South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School located?

South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School is at Church Path, Hele Lane, South Petherton, TA13 5DY, in the Somerset local authority, South West.

Does South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School currently open?

South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Shan Weston

Church Path, Hele Lane, South Petherton, TA13 5DY

01460240750

www.southpethertoncofeinfants.co.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 123854

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026