Stower Provost Community School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Stower Provost Community School
Address: Woodville Stour Provost
Town/City: Gillingham
County: Dorset
Postcode: SP8 5LX
Telephone Number: 01747 838370
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Acting Headteacher: Mr David Deane
Capacity: 146
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 92 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 63% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13%

Location and administration

URN: 113674
DfE Number: 838/2030
UKPRN: 10072188
UPRN: 10013290043
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: North Dorset (E14001388)
Electoral Ward: Beacon (E05012682)

Easting & Northing: 380553E, 121642N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 59' 40.13" N 2° 16' 42.06" W
Plus Code: 9C2VXPVC+QM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull (2.7km)
  2. St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull (3.9km)
  3. St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School (4.2km)
  4. Wyke Primary School (4.8km)
  5. Gillingham Primary School (5.0km)
  6. Gillingham School (5.0km)
Governors

  • Mrs Ailsa Boardman-Hirst - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Richard Boulton - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 June 2028.
  • Ms Elizabeth Clasby - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 March 2027.
  • Mr David Deane - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Catherine Dunkley-Jones - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2018.
  • Ms Phillippa Halberstadt - Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 25 April 2028.
  • Mrs Vanessa Lucas - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2029.
  • Mrs Amy Smeeton - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2030.
  • Mrs Samantha Wattridge - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 September 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 2 December 2025.
  • Mrs Samantha Wattridge - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 26 November 2029.
  • Mrs Pippa Wright - Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 24 February 2030.