Somerford Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Somerford Primary School
Address: Draper Road
Town/City: Christchurch
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH23 3AS
Telephone Number: 01202 485436
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2003

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Helen Frampton
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 169 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 46.7%

Location and administration

URN: 113736
DfE Number: 839/2243
UKPRN: 10076711
UPRN: 100041102831
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (E06000058)
Constituency: Christchurch (E14001171)
Electoral Ward: Burton & Grange (E05012655)

Easting & Northing: 417432E, 93253N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 44' 21.36" N 1° 45' 15.13" W
Plus Code: 9C2WP6QW+P8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The Grange School (0.3km)
  2. Mudeford Community Infants' School (0.5km)
  3. Mudeford Junior School (0.7km)
  4. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch (0.9km)
  5. Connie Rothman School (1.6km)
  6. The Priory Church of England Primary School (1.8km)
  7. Twynham School (2.1km)
  8. Futures Autism Unlimited (2.1km)
  9. Christchurch Learning Centre (2.1km)
  10. Christchurch Infant School (2.3km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Ms Alison Bayliss - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2029.
  • Mr Jason Eastwood - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2027.
  • Mrs Helen Frampton - Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Tracy Gray - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 September 2029.
  • Mrs Kathryn Hudson - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2029.
  • Alison Medlicott - Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 January 2029.
  • Ms Alison Medlicott - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 July 2026.
  • Mr Sriram Mohan - Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 June 2030.
  • Mr Jim Nicholls - Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 February 2026.
  • Rev Paul O'Connor - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2017 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 30 October 2029.
  • Mr Dominic Paisley - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 March 2028.
  • Dr Charles Rees - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2029.
  • Mr Brian Townshend - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 3 September 2018.
  • Mrs Cheryl Twissell - Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 February 2030.