Broadmayne First School and Nursery
Community primary school in Dorchester (Dorset).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
The principle aim of our school is to provide a happy, caring and stimulating learning environment, which encourages the love of learning and the fullfillment of potential in each child. Positive relationships are at the heart of all we do, and we strive to ensure that each child is treated as an individual, with his or her specific needs met.
It is our belief that all children can excel, hence our school motto 'Flying High'. Equity of opportunity is central to the ethos and core values of our school.
To establish and maintain this, the school is fully committed to: Each child is helped to acquire the following skills, abilities and qualities, which are fundamental to education and personal growth: Broadmayne First School has an excellent team of experienced and skilled staff who work harmoniously to provide the best quality education for all pupils, with a focus on supporting the development and wellbeing of all, in a warm, safe environment.
We believe children learn best when they have positive relationships with the people around them.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Music
- Swimming
- Climbing
- Cooking
- Drama
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 113661
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Constituency
- West Dorset
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (5 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Suzi Watters | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Cox | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Brett Graves | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kate Brake | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Alison Garrett | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Steve Tait Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Christopher Legg Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record