Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Blandford Forum (Dorset).
Location
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Our Vision and Values at Blandford St Mary, our vision statement of Knowing we are loved, we learn to be the best that we can be, is expressed through our Biblical underpinning, Let all that you do be done in Love. 1 Corinthians 16-14. The simplicity of this theological vision makes it accessible to everyone whether they are of Christian faith or not.
It reflects a loving and compassionate focus, rooted in God's love for us, which is evident throughout our school. In every aspect of school life, we seek to reflect God's love in all we do. This verse speaks to the heart of Christian living placing love at the centre of all our actions.
Love, in the biblical sense, is not merely an emotion but a commitment to kindness, patience, respect, forgiveness, and compassion. These qualities align directly with our schools Christian values or Love, Hope, Perseverance, Respect and Responsibility, and underpin our aspiration to nurture a community where every child and adult is known, valued, and loved.
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.- Place2Be
- Restorative Practice
Key facts
- URN
- 141046
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Constituency
- North Dorset
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2014
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Lever | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jessica Allen | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2026 | |
| Reverend Carolyn Couzens | Local Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Alexandra Fulton | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Debbie Albery | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sarah Granados | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Peter Hardy | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr John Dallison | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Angie Tuffley Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Matthew Tough Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Rosaleen Beaver Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
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