Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
School Name: Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Address: Fairoak Way, Mosterton Town/City: Beaminster County: Dorset Postcode: DT8 3JQ Telephone Number: 01308 868492 Website: http://www.mosterton.dorset.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr Simon Smith
Capacity: 140
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 132 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.5%
URN: 113807
DfE Number: 838/3342
UKPRN: 10078885
UPRN: 200000746856
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: West Dorset (E14001575)
Electoral Ward: Beaminster (E05012683)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)
Easting & Northing: 345519E, 104907N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 50' 30.3" N 2° 46' 30.05" W
Plus Code: 9C2VR6RF+MX
DfE Record: View record
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