Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

Benedict Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9EX
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St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Glastonbury, BA6 9EX
227 Pupils
240 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
34.40% FSM %
114 Boys
113 Girls
About St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Glastonbury, Somerset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 7–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 227 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Piers Ranger.

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 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 Glastonbury and Somerton
Ward Glastonbury
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 No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10076310
URN 123833
Data Last Updated 14-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Joanna Boughen-Hunt Chair of Governors 13/10/2023 12/10/2027 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Jane Daniels Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 20/09/2023 19/09/2027 N/A
Mrs Christine Bennetts Governor 07/06/2023 06/06/2027 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Ms Melanie Caroopen Governor 08/12/2022 07/12/2026 Appointed by LA
Mrs Jane Daniels Governor 20/09/2023 19/09/2027 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Michael Derbidge Governor 23/07/2021 22/07/2025 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Ms Zoe Hembury Governor 07/01/2025 06/01/2029 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Jane Newbury Governor 20/09/2023 19/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Piers Ranger Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Helen Roper Governor 04/10/2022 03/10/2026 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Father Keiron Rowley Governor 20/09/2023 20/04/2025 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Jonathan Sawyer Governor 06/01/2025 05/01/2029 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Schools Nearby
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0.28 km • Glastonbury
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0.7 km • Glastonbury
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Crispin School Academy
2.03 km • Street
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Glastonbury, Somerset.
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School has 227 pupils, with a capacity of 240.
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
Yes, St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is Mr Piers Ranger.
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is at Benedict Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9EX, in the Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Piers Ranger
Benedict Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9EX
01458831811
www.stbenedictscofevajuniorschoolglastonbury.co.uk
Location
BA6 9EX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 123833
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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