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About

We are proud of our school and its achievements across the entire curriculum. We are optimistic about the future for our students and seek to develop their abilities in a happy, secure stimulating and purposeful environment.

The courses and extra-curricular experiences we offer are selected to allow our students to develop as individuals, and to make the most their time with us. The quality of our work depends upon the partnerships that we have between staff, parents, students and the wider community. We are fortunate to have good facilities, high standards of teaching and supportive, caring staff.

We hope that you will play an active part in your childs education and we look forward to working with you to ensure the best outcomes for your child. As a Christian Community school (founded in 1685) we use our strong foundations to look towards the future and to build upon the good work of our primary partners.

Achieve high quality academic standards through quality teaching and learning Value, encourage and support all students according to their needs Prepare students to succeed in a changing world Make sure students are aware of and respond to the needs of others

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.
  • Mentally Healthy Schools
  • MyMaths

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion

Key facts

URN
113884
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Secondary
Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Has 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 (17 current, 1 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Bridget MillwoodChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Ryan HobbyGovernorElected by school staffsince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Sophie ThompsonGovernorElected by parentssince 2026 · until 2030
Ms Raffaella BarkerGovernorNominated by LA and appointed by GBsince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Carolyn Shead-JonesGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Leonora DonaldsonGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mr Colin MossGovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Patrick FlemingGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Amy TaylorGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Ms Philippa TannerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr David EnnalsGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Gerald MontagueGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Rollo TannerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Ms Katherine PattenGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · until 2029
Ms Sally Ann PalmerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · until 2029
Mr Keith HalesGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2015
Mrs Nicola ChalkleyGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2015 · until 2026 ends 2026
Miss Susie Rollick FormerGovernorElected by school staffsince 2025 · term ended 2026

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