Open Other Primary Church of England Mixed

Weare Academy First School

Notting Hill Way, Axbridge, BS26 2JS
Part of: WEARE ACADEMY FIRST SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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Weare Academy First School
Axbridge, BS26 2JS
151 Pupils
150 Capacity
2–9 Age Range
11.30% FSM %
79 Boys
72 Girls
About Weare Academy First School

Weare Academy First School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Axbridge, Somerset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 2–9 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 151 pupils on roll. School capacity: 150. Current headteacher: Chelsey Dover.

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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Somerset
Region South West
Administrative District Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency Wells and Mendip Hills
Ward Brent
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-04-2011
UKPRN 10033234
URN 136601
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr William Fox Chair of Local Governing Body 27/06/2023 26/06/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Michelle Case Local Governor 01/03/2023 28/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Chelsey Dover Local Governor 15/04/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Graham Godwin-Pearson Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Horton Local Governor 03/05/2023 19/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Sophie Jenkins Local Governor 20/11/2025 20/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Stephen Kendall Local Governor 21/01/2025 20/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ella Mahoney Local Governor 21/01/2025 20/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karen Tucker Local Governor 21/01/2025 20/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emily Young Local Governor 27/06/2023 26/06/2026 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Weare Academy First School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Axbridge, Somerset.
Weare Academy First School has 151 pupils, with a capacity of 150.
Weare Academy First School caters for pupils aged 2 to 9.
Yes, Weare Academy First School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Weare Academy First School is Mrs Chelsey Dover.
Weare Academy First School is at Notting Hill Way, Axbridge, BS26 2JS, in the Somerset local authority, South West.
Weare Academy First School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Chelsey Dover
Notting Hill Way, Axbridge, BS26 2JS
01934732270
www.weareacademy.co.uk
Location
BS26 2JS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136601
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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