St George's Foundation Primary School
Foundation primary school in Portland (Dorset).
Location
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Our school is proud to provide an excellent, inclusive education, that develops the whole child. We embrace, respect and value our community and its heritage. Our aim is to prepare ambitious learners who are ready to progress into the wider world. 1. Create a happy, safe and inclusive environment where we inspire curious minds and create a life-long love of learning. 2.
Provide challenging, engaging and inspiring lessons that are accessible to all, through excellent, adaptive teaching. 3. Deliver a high-quality education through a bespoke, inclusive curriculum, with equality and equity of opportunity. 4. Know and understand our children and strive for excellence and high standards in everything we do. 5.
Foster a sense of belonging within our community that enhances both the academic and personal learning for all children. 6. Be at the heart of our island by strengthening partnerships with families and the wider community, embracing our heritage and celebrating diversity.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
24 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Band
- Basketball
- Chess
- Choir
- Computing
- Cooking
- Cricket
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Gardening
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Karate
- Lego
and 8 more
Key facts
- URN
- 127133
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Constituency
- South Dorset
- Setting
- Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2006
Governing body (17 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lisa Vranch-Wellman | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Peter Noyes | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Ellouise Skillen | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Josh Lively | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Debbie Roberts | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Marisa Restorick | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jeanne Harris | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Alexandra Pavey | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr John Stone | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Adam Hart | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Michael Coombs | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Dr Stuart Burley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Ben Moss | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Maxine Frodsham | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Canham | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Andy Craft | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Antoinette Richards | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Mark Ward Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · 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