Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Beaminster (Dorset).
Location
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Taking the extra step in learning, kindness and ambition for ourselves, others and our world. Welcome to Broadwindsor Primary School Our school is a happy welcoming village school with high expectations of its pupils and staff. We believe that all children have the right to a full, broad and engaging curriculum and that their social,
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 113777
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Constituency
- West Dorset
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jacqueline Clark-Basten Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lydia Knowles | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Yvonne Parmenter | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Peter Paskin | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Antoinette Barnes | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Carolyn Dalziel | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Una Christopher | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Simon Christopher | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Jill Mohiki Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Katie Hinde Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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