Beaminster School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Beaminster School
Address: Newtown
Town/City: Beaminster
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT8 3EP
Telephone Number: 01308 862633
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Christian
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Keith Hales
Capacity: 760
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 673 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.5%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 113884
DfE Number: 838/4505
UKPRN: 10000594
UPRN: 100041122598
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: West Dorset (E14001575)
Electoral Ward: Beaminster (E05012683)

Easting & Northing: 347892E, 101937N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 48' 54.95" N 2° 44' 27.21" W
Plus Code: 9C2VR785+4J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Beaminster St Mary's Academy (0.6km)
  2. Mountjoy School (0.8km)
  3. Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (3.8km)
  4. Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (4.3km)
  5. Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (4.7km)
Governors

  • Ms Raffaella Barker - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Mrs Nicola Chalkley - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Mrs Leonora Donaldson - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2030.
  • Mr David ENNALS - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 March 2028.
  • Mr Patrick Fleming - Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 June 2029.
  • Mr Keith Hales - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Ryan Hobby - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 September 2030.
  • Mrs Bridget Millwood - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 12 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Mr Gerald Montague - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Mr Colin Moss - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 November 2029.
  • Ms Sally Ann Palmer - Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 April 2029.
  • Ms Katherine Patten - Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 April 2029.
  • Miss Susie Rollick - Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Carolyn Shead-Jones - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2030.
  • Ms Philippa Tanner - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2028.
  • Mr Rollo Tanner - Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 March 2027.
  • Mrs Amy Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2028.
  • Mrs Sophie Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 July 2030.