Hazelbury Bryan Primary School
Community primary school in Sturminster Newton (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
My name is Mrs Waring, and I am honoured to serve as Headteacher at Hazelbury Bryan Primary School a place where every child is encouraged to Have courage, grow roots, shine bright. At Hazelbury Bryan, our dedicated staff strive to nurture every child, helping them to flourish not only academically but also through rich life experiences.
Whether it's excelling in sport, expressing themselves musically, or exploring their artistic talents, we believe in developing the whole child. Our goal is for every pupil to leave Hazelbury Bryan with cherished memories and the confidence to embrace the future.
We are immensely proud of our children, and they, in turn, take pride in being part of our school family and wider community. This website offers just a glimpse into life at our school. We hope it gives you a sense of the vibrant, caring environment we provide.
If you would like to know more or require a paper copy of any information, please do not hesitate to contact our school office you will always receive a warm welcome. Droop, Hazelbury Bryan, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2ED Droop, Hazelbury Bryan, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2ED
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
- Woodland TrustRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 113669
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Constituency
- North Dorset
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sally Cooper | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Ant Kittle Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kirsten Graham | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mr David Maughan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Romana Phillips | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Alun Read | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Tim Hayward | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sally Cooper Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Audrey Hamrogue Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Gemma Hart Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Anthony Kittle Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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