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About

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

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Lisa Vranch-WellmanChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Peter NoyesGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Ellouise SkillenGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mr Josh LivelyGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Debbie RobertsGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Marisa RestorickGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Jeanne HarrisGovernorAppointed by LAsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Alexandra PaveyGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr John StoneGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Adam HartGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Michael CoombsGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2024
Dr Stuart BurleyGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Ben MossGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Maxine FrodshamGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Elizabeth CanhamGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Andy CraftGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Antoinette RichardsGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Mark Ward FormerGovernorElected by parentssince 2023 · term ended 2026

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