Headteacher’s Welcome

Nestled in the heart of the South Somerset village of Merriott, our school is a welcoming and ambitious community where children are encouraged to learn, grow and thrive together.

At Merriott, our vision of Learning and Growing Together is at the centre of everything we do. We believe that education is about developing the whole child, enabling every pupil to flourish academically, socially, culturally and spiritually. We strive to nurture confident, resilient and independent learners who are well prepared for the opportunities and challenges of the future.

I am proud to lead a dedicated team of staff and governors who are committed to providing the very best education and care for every child. Through a rich, engaging and ambitious curriculum, we foster curiosity, creativity and a love of learning, ensuring that pupils develop the knowledge, skills and values they need to succeed both in school and beyond.

Strong partnerships are central to our success. We believe children thrive when school, home and the wider community work together, and we greatly value the support, encouragement and involvement of our families.

I hope our website gives you a flavour of life at Merriott Primary School and all that makes our school such a special place to learn and grow. If you are considering joining our school community, we would be delighted to welcome you for a visit. Please contact Miss 

Nestled in the heart of the South Somerset village of Merriott, our school is a welcoming and ambitious community where children are encouraged to learn, grow and thrive together.

At Merriott, our vision of Learning and Growing Together is at the centre of everything we do. We believe that education is about developing the whole child, enabling every pupil to flourish academically, socially, culturally and spiritually. We strive to nurture confident, resilient and independent learners who are well prepared for the opportunities and challenges of the future.

 I am proud to lead a dedicated team of staff and governors who are committed to providing the very best education and care for every child. Through a rich, engaging and ambitious curriculum, we foster curiosity, creativity and a love of learning, ensuring that pupils develop the knowledge, skills and values they need to succeed both in school and beyond.

Strong partnerships are central to our success. We believe children thrive when school, home and the wider community work together, and we greatly value the support, encouragement and involvement of our families.

 I hope our website gives you a flavour of life at Merriott Primary School and all that makes our school such a special place to learn and grow. If you are considering joining our school community, we would be delighted to welcome you for a visit. Please contact Miss. Abbott in the school office, who will be happy to answer any questions and arrange a tour of the school.

Mrs. Lois Bowery

Headteacher