St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown
Address: Coombe Road, Puddletown
Town/City: Dorchester
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT2 8SA
Telephone Number: 01305 848293
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Middle deemed secondary (ages 9-13)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Wessex Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Wessex Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Head of School: Dr Tim Ennion
Capacity: 480
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 441 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.9%

SEN Provisions

  • OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 138189
DfE Number: 838/4802
UKPRN: 10037409
UPRN: 200000757096
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: North Dorset (E14001388)
Electoral Ward: Puddletown & Lower Winterborne (E05012710)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)

Easting & Northing: 375495E, 94038N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 44' 45.83" N 2° 20' 54.83" W
Plus Code: 9C2VPMW2+CH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Gemma Bridle - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Dr Tim Ennion - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 August 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Mike Foley - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 June 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Chrissy Hancock - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Rev Sarah Hillman - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 June 2027.
  • Mr Tom Kirby - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 March 2029.
  • Mr Josh Mead - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 June 2030.
  • Mr Duncan Sleightholme Sleightholme - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 March 2029.
  • Mrs Elinor Vowles - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 March 2029.
  • Miss Helen Weir - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 June 2027.
  • Mr Adrian Whiting - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 November 2028.