Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Contact details for the 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:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Canon David Baldwin - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2011 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Victoria Bowditch - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2029.
  • Mrs Caroline Childs-Chaffey - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 September 2029.
  • Mrs Lisa Coggins - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2030.
  • Mr Stuart Copping - Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2028.
  • Mrs Tanya Cox - Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 17 June 2028.
  • Mrs Jenny Fry - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2026.
  • Mrs Megan Hill - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 20 November 2027.
  • Mrs Emma House - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2026.
  • Mrs Antoinette Howard-Gardner - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2028.
  • Mrs Lisa Raison - Governor. Appointed on 6 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 March 2028.
  • Mr Simon Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).