Beaminster School
Voluntary controlled secondary school in Beaminster (Dorset).
Location
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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
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Bridget Millwood | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ryan Hobby | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sophie Thompson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Raffaella Barker | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Carolyn Shead-Jones | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Leonora Donaldson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Colin Moss | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Patrick Fleming | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Amy Taylor | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Philippa Tanner | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr David Ennals | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Gerald Montague | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Rollo Tanner | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Katherine Patten | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Ms Sally Ann Palmer | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Keith Hales | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2015 |
| Mrs Nicola Chalkley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Miss Susie Rollick Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
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