East Wichel Primary School & Nursery — Primary School in SWINDON

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East Wichel Primary School & Nursery

SWINDON, SN1 7AG

482 Pupils

420 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

9.80% FSM %

256 Boys

226 Girls

About East Wichel Primary School & Nursery

East Wichel Primary School & Nursery is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 2–11 based in Swindon, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 482 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Paula Phillips.

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 Swindon or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Swindon
Region	South West
Administrative District	Swindon
Parliamentary Constituency	Swindon South
Ward	Old Town
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to 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
Opened	01-09-2010
UKPRN	10070305
URN	136068
Data Last Updated	16-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Laura Parnham	Chair of Governors	04/02/2025	04/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tony Brewer	Governor	26/02/2022	25/02/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Corps	Governor	04/02/2025	04/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Colin Cox	Governor	17/07/2024	16/07/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Ben Hicks	Governor	14/11/2023	14/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anna Penney	Governor	03/05/2016	18/06/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elena Sheward	Governor	12/09/2023	12/09/2026	Elected by school staff