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South Petherton Junior School

Hayes End, South Petherton, TA13 5AG
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South Petherton Junior School
South Petherton, TA13 5AG
138 Pupils
148 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
18.80% FSM %
62 Boys
76 Girls
About South Petherton Junior School

South Petherton Junior School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 7–11 based in Somerset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 138 pupils on roll. School capacity: 148. 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 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 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
UKPRN 10075104
URN 123720
Data Last Updated 20-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Kirsten Carp Chair of Governors 12/02/2025 30/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kirsten Carp Chair of Governors 24/09/2025 30/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Kirsten Carp Chair of Governors 24/09/2025 30/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Gill Keene Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 04/02/2025 — N/A
Mrs Kirsten Carp Governor 14/07/2015 13/07/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Rebecca Cawley Governor 01/01/2025 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Anne-Marie Gordon Governor 01/11/2021 30/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Caroline Grant Governor 11/10/2023 31/07/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Aaron Hakim Governor 07/11/2025 06/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Wendy James-Hench Governor 24/03/2025 11/02/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Chris Leigh Governor 28/09/2022 27/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Karen Tremayne Governor 07/05/2025 06/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School
0.48 km • South Petherton
Other
Norton Sub Hamdon Church School
3.38 km • Stoke-Sub-Hamdon
Other
Shepton Beauchamp Church School
3.44 km • Ilminster
Other
Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School
3.65 km • Martock
Other
Martock Church School
3.72 km • Martock
Other
Merriott Primary School
3.78 km • Merriott
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
South Petherton Junior School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in South Petherton, Somerset.
South Petherton Junior School has 138 pupils, with a capacity of 148.
South Petherton Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at South Petherton Junior School is Mrs Shan Weston.
South Petherton Junior School is at Hayes End, South Petherton, TA13 5AG, in the Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at South Petherton Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
South Petherton Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Shan Weston
Hayes End, South Petherton, TA13 5AG
01460240172
www.southpetherton-jun.somerset.sch.uk/
Location
TA13 5AG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 123720
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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