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About

At Parrett and Axe, we are steadfast in our belief in one education, many opportunities. Our guiding values respect, kindness, equality, and courage are also our house name and are deeply embedded within the ethos of our school, shaping every aspect of our community.

From a child's very first day in Reception, as they embark upon their learning journey with curiosity and enthusiasm, to their final moments in Year 6, as they prepare for the next stage of their education, we remain committed to enabling every pupil to achieve their full potential.

We place well-being, happiness, collaboration, and success at the core of our mission, recognising these as the foundations of excellence in learning.

Our bible story is ' The Good Samaritan ' and that teaches us to, As a proud Church of England school, we uphold a strong Christian ethos and encourage our pupils to live according to this teaching through our values and daily practice. Our aim is to foster a school environment where: Christian faith is central, informing and enriching every aspect of school life.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Forest School
  • Little Wandle
  • Times Tables Rock Stars

Key facts

URN
113807
Type
Voluntary aided 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 (10 current, 3 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Lisa RaisonChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Emma House FormerChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2022 · term ended 2026

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Emma HouseGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Caroline Childs-ChaffeyGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Victoria BowditchGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Antoinette Howard-GardnerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Lisa RaisonGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Tanya CoxGovernorAppointed by LAsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Megan HillGovernorParent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidatessince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Simon SmithGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2017
Canon David BaldwinGovernorEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2011
Mrs Lisa Coggins FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · term ended 2026
Mrs Jenny Fry FormerGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2022 · term ended 2026

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