Sturminster Marshall First School
Community primary school in Wimborne (Dorset).
Location
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I am delighted to welcome you to Sturminster Marshall First School, where children are truly at the heart of everything we do. Our school is a happy, safe and nurturing environment where every child is known as an individual and supported to thrive.
We work closely with families and place strong emphasis on values such as kindness, respect, equality and peace, which underpin our school community. We encourage curious, confident and resilient learners who enjoy their learning and are supported to achieve their full potential.
Our beautiful grounds, including a field, woodland and forest school area, play an important role in school life. Learning outdoors supports wellbeing, independence and teamwork, while purposeful playtimes and varied opportunities ensure all children feel engaged, active and happy.
Wellbeing and mental health are central to our approach, with time for movement, reflection and calm built into each day.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 113675
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Damien Watt | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Fiona Lord | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mr Gary Plummer | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Sophie Miller | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Holly Keets | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lucy Garvey | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Samantha Murphy | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sharon Bentley Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Nathan Howard Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Nina Charman Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 · 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