Thurlbear Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Taunton

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Thurlbear Church of England Primary School

Taunton, TA3 5BW

203 Pupils

210 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

6.90% FSM %

109 Boys

94 Girls

About Thurlbear Church of England Primary School

Thurlbear Church of England Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 5–11 based in Somerset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 203 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Steve Gillan.

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	Taunton and Wellington
Ward	Blackdown & Neroche
Urban / Rural	Smaller 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	10076308
URN	123849
Data Last Updated	06-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Gareth Hampson	Chair of Governors	01/08/2024	25/01/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kathryn Carter	Governor	25/05/2022	26/05/2026	Elected by school staff
Mr Simon Duncan	Governor	18/03/2024	19/12/2025	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Gareth Hampson	Governor	26/01/2023	25/01/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Sam Harper	Governor	28/01/2025	27/01/2029	Appointed by LA
Miss Hannah Kelloway	Governor	24/01/2023	25/01/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Ariana Linthorne	Governor	24/11/2021	24/11/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Christine Salter	Governor	12/03/2024	11/03/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Mike Westlake	Governor	10/03/2024	11/03/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)