Sturminster Marshall First School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Sturminster Marshall First School
Address: 78 High Street, Sturminster Marshall
Town/City: Wimborne
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH21 4AY
Telephone Number: 01258 857348
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-9)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Lord
Capacity: 148
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 49 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 33% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.2%

Location and administration

URN: 113675
DfE Number: 838/2032
UKPRN: 10068706
UPRN: 100041100555
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole (E14001363)
Electoral Ward: Stour & Allen Vale (E05012720)

Easting & Northing: 394982E, 99613N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 47' 48.1" N 2° 4' 20.79" W
Plus Code: 9C2VQWWH+M2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  2. Castle Court School (3.5km)
  3. Lockyer's Middle School (4.2km)
  4. Pamphill Church of England First School (4.4km)
  5. Henbury View First School (4.6km)
  6. Lytchett Matravers Primary School (4.8km)
  7. Queen Elizabeth's School (5.0km)
Governors

  • Mrs Sharon Bentley - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Nina Charman - Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Lucy Garvey - Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 May 2029.
  • Mr Nathan Howard - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 19 March 2026.
  • Mrs Holly Keets - Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 May 2029.
  • Mrs Fiona Lord - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Sophie Miller - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2029.
  • Mrs Samantha Murphy - Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 April 2027.
  • Mr Gary Plummer - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 October 2029.
  • Mr Damien Watt - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 13 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2029.