Spetisbury CofE Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Blandford Forum (Dorset).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Welcome to Spetisbury Church of England Primary School They are like trees that grow beside a stream, that bear fruit at the right time and whose leaves do not dry up, they succeed in everything they do. Psalm 1:3 It is a genuine privilege to welcome you to Spetisbury; a school shaped by kindness, ambition and a deep belief in what every child can achieve.
We are proud to be a small school where every child is truly known. Relationships sit at the heart of our community, creating what inspectors described as an atmosphere of calmness and warmth. It is within this environment that children feel safe to try, to persevere and ultimately to flourish.
At Spetisbury, we hold high expectations for all pupils because we believe that every child is capable of success. Yet we also understand that children grow at different rates. Some race ahead; others take more time. Both journeys are valued here. Our role is to notice the difference, provide the right support and ensure that every child moves forward with confidence.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
14 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Computing
- Cricket
- Dance
- Dodgeball
- Drama
- Football
- Lego
- Music
- Netball
- Skateboarding
- Tennis
- Yoga
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 141061
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Constituency
- North Dorset
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2014
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Louise Newman | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Samantha Burt | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2026 | |
| Mr James Pike | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Clare Cooper | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Reverend Carolyn Couzens | Local Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Alex Burn | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Pam Elliott | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Andrew Brown | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
| Mr Matthew Lenarduzzi Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | 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