Open State Secondary Church of England Mixed

Wadham School

Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT
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Wadham School
Crewkerne, TA18 7NT
769 Pupils
788 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
18.90% FSM %
392 Boys
377 Girls
About Wadham School

Wadham School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in Somerset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 769 pupils on roll. School capacity: 788. Current headteacher: Richard Burgas.

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 controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Somerset
Region South West
Administrative District Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency Yeovil
Ward Crewkerne
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
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 10007285
URN 123893
Data Last Updated 13-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Colin Chapman Chair of Governors 06/02/2020 02/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Roz Hawkes Chair of Governors 21/11/2024 20/11/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Richard Burgas Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Anna Burridge Governor 01/02/2024 31/08/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Colin Chapman Governor 06/02/2020 05/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Frackiewicz Governor 04/02/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kate Hayler Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Neville Hobson Governor 02/10/2025 01/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Jackson Governor 27/11/2025 26/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tanya Preston Governor 27/11/2025 26/11/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Isla Smeeton Governor 12/06/2025 11/06/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Dr Michael Tutcher Governor 16/02/2026 15/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Ashlands Church of England Primary School
0.8 km • Crewkerne
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Maiden Beech Academy
1.82 km • Crewkerne
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Perrott Hill School Limited
1.96 km • Crewkerne
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Horizons Therapeutic Education Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wadham School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Crewkerne, Somerset.
Wadham School has 769 pupils, with a capacity of 788.
Wadham School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Wadham School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Wadham School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Wadham School is Mr Richard Burgas.
Wadham School is at Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT, in the Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Wadham School: Does not have a sixth form.
Wadham School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Richard Burgas
Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT
01460270123
www.wadhamschool.co.uk
Location
TA18 7NT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 123893
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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