Wedmore First School Academy
Academy in Wedmore, Somerset, England
51°13′27″N 2°49′15″W / 51.2241°N 2.8208°W / 51.2241; -2.8208
Wedmore First School Academy is a first school academy in Wedmore, Somerset, for students aged 4–9, with a nursery for children from age 2. It has a total capacity of 210 pupils and a current enrollment of 201.[1]
The school was founded in 1876, moved to its present site in 1990, upgraded to academy status in 2011 and became part of the Wessex Learning Trust in 2016.[2][3]
History
Wedmore First School was founded in 1876 on Cheddar Road, Wedmore, before moving to its current location. It became an academy, directly funded by central government, in 2011, and joined the Wessex Learning Trust group of schools in 2016.
In March 2017, former Somerset County Cricket Club wicketkeeper Jos Buttler opened four new £500,000 classrooms at the school, after the proposed expansion was greenlit by the Department for Education.[4]
In July 2019, Avon and Somerset Police's Speed Enforcement Unit released details regarding mobile speed cameras outside the school.[5]
Headteachers
| Name | Years in office |
|---|---|
| Jackie Hipwell | 2001–2017 |
| Denise Mawdsley | 2017–2022 |
| Emma Tovey | 2022-2023 |
| Shelley Kent | 2023- |
Notable students
- Jos Buttler, vice-captain of the England cricket team
References
- ^ "Wedmore First School Academy - GOV.UK". get-information-schools.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ "Wessex Learning Trust". www.wessexlearningtrust.co.uk. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ "Wedmore First School Academy Review and Catchment Area | School Guide". schoolguide.co.uk. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ "England cricketer Jos Buttler opens new classrooms at his old primary school". Weston Mercury. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ Mills, Richard (7 July 2019). "Where mobile speed cameras will be across Somerset this week". somersetlive. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
External links
- Official website
- WLT page
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