Dorchester Learning Centre

Contact details for the school

School Name: Dorchester Learning Centre
Address: Monkton Park, Winterborne Monkton
Town/City: Dorchester
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT2 9PS
Telephone Number: 01305 261213
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 5-18
Type: Pupil referral unit
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2001

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr David Dinsmore
Capacity: 59
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 54 (63% boys & 37% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 69.8%

Location and administration

URN: 130316
DfE Number: 838/1101
UKPRN: 10016576
UPRN: 200000754358
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: West Dorset (E14001575)
Electoral Ward: Winterborne & Broadmayne (E05012731)

Easting & Northing: 368078E, 88243N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 41' 36.92" N 2° 27' 11.46" W
Plus Code: 9C2VMGVW+CP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Jonathan Anderson - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 November 2028.
  • Miss Joanna Cottee - Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 May 2029.
  • Mr David Dinsmore - Governor. Appointed on 19 April 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Nigel Gallichan - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Gaynor Howlett - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2020 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 December 2027.
  • Ms Vikki Murphy - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 October 2028.
  • Mrs Claire Noble - Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 February 2027.
  • Amy Penfold - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 February 2028.
  • Mr Ian Roe - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 28 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2025.
  • Janek Tarnawski - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2029.
  • Mr Mark Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2030.