William Barnes Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: William Barnes Primary School
Address: Bridge Street
Town/City: Sturminster Newton
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT10 1BZ
Telephone Number: 01258 472257
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Fiona Locke
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 162 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.3%

Location and administration

URN: 113676
DfE Number: 838/2034
UKPRN: 10072187
UPRN: 100041116116
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: North Dorset (E14001388)
Electoral Ward: Sturminster Newton (E05012721)

Easting & Northing: 378490E, 113892N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 55' 28.98" N 2° 18' 26.23" W
Plus Code: 9C2VWMFV+V3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Yewstock School (1.1km)
  2. Sturminster Newton High School (1.2km)
  3. The Forum School (4.4km)
  4. St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull (4.8km)
Governors

  • Mrs Maria Dixon-Amphlett - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 19 March 2027.
  • Mrs Catherine Louise Dunkley-Jones - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 October 2013.
  • Mr Russell Field - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 September 2027.
  • Mrs Kirstin Graham - Governor. Appointed on 14 February 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 24 March 2026.
  • Mr Peter Hallam - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 October 2025.
  • Mr Charlie Hepworth - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 10 December 2028.
  • Mr Charlie Hepworth - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Laura Howieson - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Mr Christopher Jones - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 4 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Ms Fiona Locke - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Yvonne Pitman - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2027.
  • Ms Annabel Smith - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Smith - Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 23 March 2026.
  • Mr Gilford Sweetenham - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 July 2026.