Wedmore First School Academy
Academy in Wedmore, Somerset, England
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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]
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| Wedmore First School Academy | |
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| Location | |
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Blackford Road , , BS28 4BS England 51°13′27″N 2°49′15″W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | It's Fun to Learn |
| Established | 1876 |
| 136841 Tables | |
| Ofsted | Reports |
Head teacher | Shelley Kent |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 4 to 9 |
| Enrolment | 201 |
| Capacity | 210 |
| Website | wedmorefirstschool |
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
Notable students
- Jos Buttler, vice-captain of the England cricket team