Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Beaminster (Dorset).
Location
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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
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lisa Raison | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Emma House Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Emma House | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Caroline Childs-Chaffey | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Victoria Bowditch | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Antoinette Howard-Gardner | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lisa Raison | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Tanya Cox | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Megan Hill | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Simon Smith | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 |
| Canon David Baldwin | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2011 |
| Mrs Lisa Coggins Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Jenny Fry Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 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