Chickerell Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Chickerell Primary Academy
Address: Rashley Road, Chickerell
Town/City: Weymouth
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT3 4AT
Telephone Number: 01305 579148
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: The First Federation Trust
Sponsor: The First Federation Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Jody Harris
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 420 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.2%

Location and administration

URN: 139147
DfE Number: 838/2201
UKPRN: 10039564
UPRN: 200000753471
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: South Dorset (E14001485)
Electoral Ward: Chickerell (E05012690)

Easting & Northing: 364707E, 80362N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 37' 21.09" N 2° 30' 0.55" W
Plus Code: 9C2VJFFX+2W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Alun Cooper - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 3 March 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Cuff - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 November 2029.
  • Sarah Cuff - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 November 2025.
  • Catherine Davis - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 5 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 November 2026.
  • Mrs Ann Denner - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2029.
  • Veronica Dower - Shared Governance Professional - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2025.
  • Laura Farnham - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Claire Fegan - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Bethan Gillan - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 4 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 September 2026.
  • Simon Newport - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 5 November 2028.
  • John Ryde - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 31 October 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 30 October 2028.