Milborne St Andrew First 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
About Us Welcome to Milborne St Andrew First School Part of The Wessex Multi Academy Trust Please do have a look around our website but for the best chance to get to know us, call to arrange a visit any time of the year. Just ring the office to make an appointment with our Head of School, Michelle Cheeseman.
We are fully committed to providing an inclusive environment where children and adults can all flourish as part of a learning community, rooted in mutual respect for all. Learning about nature and from nature, for a sustainable future, is a central part of the school's aims to enable each individual to achieve a happy and healthy life.
All members of our school community pride themselves on being able both to celebrate their achievements and to face challenges with a positive outlook and a heart full of courage. We nurture every unique child and adult to be their very best.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Music
- Rugby
- Stem
- Forest School
- Restorative Practice
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 141796
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- 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
- 2015
Governing body (5 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Paul Tasker | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Cheryl Newstead | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Ann Hargreaves | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Joseph Kendle | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Kerry Hay | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Michelle Cheeseman Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 · term ended 2025 |
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