Bovington Academy
Academy sponsor led primary school in Wareham (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 Bovington Academy's website and thank you for taking the time to find out about our school; we hope you locate all of the information you are looking for and that the website will give you an insight into life at our wonderful, vibrant school where we pride ourselves on being friendly and open.
Bovington Primary School was originally a local authority maintained school but officially opened as Bovington Academy on 1st July 2019 as part of the Aspirations Academies Trust and this is a very exciting time for us on our journey to greatness. We have made significant changes to the school to enhance the educational experiences of our young learners.
There are 7 classes across an age range of 4-11 and we currently have 180 children on roll. As a small school there is a caring, family atmosphere but we have extensive grounds and are able to offer exciting curriculum opportunities such as Forest Schools and space for the children to play and learn.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
- Read Write Inc (RWI)
- Twinkl
Key facts
- URN
- 147264
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- 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
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2019
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Herbert | Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Kate Carter | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Admiral James Hood | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Aimée Ambler | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Danielle East | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Liesel Muraro | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 · until 2030 |
| Paul Dean Smith | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Natasha Ullah | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Sara Mashike | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Melissa Heppell | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · until 2029 |
| Ms Melissa Heppell Former | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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