Lyneham Primary School — Primary School in Chippenham

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Lyneham Primary School

Chippenham, SN15 4QJ

318 Pupils

420 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

9.40% FSM %

153 Boys

165 Girls

About Lyneham Primary School

Lyneham Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Wiltshire, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 318 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: John Read.

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 Wiltshire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Foundation school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Wiltshire
Region	South West
Administrative District	Wiltshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Chippenham
Ward	Lyneham
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: 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	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	North Wiltshire Learning Trust
Opened	01-09-2007
UKPRN	10072352
URN	135177
Data Last Updated	23-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Daniel Alexander	Chair of Governors	01/09/2024	31/08/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Jane Ball	Governor	22/11/2021	21/11/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Beare	Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lucy Golder	Governor	01/09/2023	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Paul Gravestock	Governor	01/03/2025	01/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Clare Halsey	Governor	16/06/2025	15/06/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kit Norriss	Governor	01/09/2018	14/05/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Read	Governor	01/09/2015	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal