Dunster First School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Dunster First School
Address: 13 St George's Street, Dunster
Town/City: Minehead
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA24 6RX
Telephone Number: 01643 821254
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-9)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: The Moorland Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lucy Walker-Blair
Capacity: 150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 86 (60% boys & 40% girls)
Enrollment: 57% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14%

Location and administration

URN: 123643
DfE Number: 933/2022
UKPRN: 10078807
UPRN: 200003160782
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Tiverton and Minehead (E14001548)
Electoral Ward: Dunster (E05014359)

Easting & Northing: 298921E, 143684N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 11' 2.61" N 3° 26' 50.89" W
Plus Code: 9C3R5HM3+J2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Rev Dowell Conning - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
  • Mr Clive Franklin - Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 29 April 2026.
  • Ms Kim Garner - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 18 September 2028.
  • Revd Ann Gibbs - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Paul James - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 September 2028.
  • Ms Helen Jenkinson - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2028.
  • Ms Julia Kingsford - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 October 2029.
  • Mr Daniel Moncrieff - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2028.
  • Mrs Hazel Mutter - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 October 2028.
  • Mrs Frances Nicholson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 September 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 4 September 2028.
  • Mrs Naomi Philp - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Steven Pugsley - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Ruth Smith - Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 22 June 2030.
  • Rev Helene Stainer - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Patrick Watts-Mabbott - Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 March 2029.