Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School
Address: Duck Street, Cerne Abbas
Town/City: Dorchester
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT2 7LA
Telephone Number: 01300 341319
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-9)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Cresswell
Capacity: 75
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 77 (60% boys & 40% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.7%

Location and administration

URN: 113759
DfE Number: 838/3009
UKPRN: 10080167
UPRN: 200000748080
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: West Dorset (E14001575)
Electoral Ward: Chalk Valleys (E05012687)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)

Easting & Northing: 366366E, 101267N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 48' 38.19" N 2° 28' 43.01" W
Plus Code: 9C2VRG6C+6H

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Piddle Valley Church of England First School (4.7km)
  2. Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School (4.9km)
Governors

  • Mrs Daphne Judith Burnham - Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 2 May 2029.
  • Mrs Valerie Champion - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Valerie Champion - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 July 2029.
  • Mrs Valerie Champion - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mrs Catherine Cresswell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Charlotte Dare - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2030.
  • Ms Alexandra Digby - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 4 February 2030.
  • Mrs Georgina Free-Hill - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2030.
  • Mr Fergus Grimes - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 22 April 2028.
  • Dr Fiona Hyden - Governor. Appointed on 5 May 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mrs Leonora Phelan - Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 September 2026.
  • Mrs Jenny Rees - Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mr Justin Rush - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2026 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 15 September 2030.
  • Mrs Andrea Schafer - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2012.
  • Doctor Barbara Southcott - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Dr Barbara Southcott - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2026.
  • Dr Barbara Southcott - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2026.
  • Miss Heather Stephens - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 September 2029.
  • Rev Jonathan Still - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2020 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 May 2030.
  • Mr Jonathan Woodthorpe - Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 September 2028.