West Buckland Primary School — Primary School in Wellington

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West Buckland Primary School

Wellington, TA21 9LD

121 Pupils

105 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

12.50% FSM %

59 Boys

62 Girls

About West Buckland Primary School

West Buckland Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Somerset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 121 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Cameron Mann.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
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	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	RICHARD HUISH TRUST
Opened	01-05-2018
UKPRN	10067553
URN	145674
Data Last Updated	05-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Kerry Palmer-Roberts	Chair of Local Governing Body	30/04/2022	29/04/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Hannah Clunie	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	07/01/2022	—	N/A
Mr Steven Bate	Local Governor	31/03/2025	01/04/2029	Elected by school staff
Mr James Bird	Local Governor	07/02/2024	06/02/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Naomi Blatchly	Local Governor	01/04/2021	31/03/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Kerry Chappell	Local Governor	11/12/2023	10/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Anthony Hale	Local Governor	30/09/2025	29/09/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Lisa King	Local Governor	24/06/2025	23/06/2029	Elected by school staff
Mr Cameron Mann	Local Governor	01/09/2020	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Adam Parkes	Local Governor	12/01/2023	11/01/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jamie Sullivan	Local Governor	11/12/2023	10/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Leon Troake	Local Governor	30/09/2025	29/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust