St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Address: Lucetta Lane
Town/City: Dorchester
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT1 2DD
Telephone Number: 01305 262258
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-9)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Plymouth Cast
Sponsor: Plymouth Cast

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Simon Thomas
Capacity: 183
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 177 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.9%

Location and administration

URN: 140771
DfE Number: 838/3404
UKPRN: 10045622
UPRN: 200000754592
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: West Dorset (E14001575)
Electoral Ward: Dorchester East (E05012696)
Diocese: RC15(Diocese of Plymouth)

Easting & Northing: 369777E, 89951N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 42' 32.55" N 2° 25' 45.37" W
Plus Code: 9C2VPH5C+J7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Osmund's Church of England Middle School (0.4km)
  2. Manor Park Church of England First School (0.4km)
  3. Sunninghill Preparatory School (0.5km)
  4. Dorchester Middle School (1.4km)
  5. The Thomas Hardye School (1.7km)
  6. The Prince of Wales School (1.8km)
  7. Dorset Studio School (2.1km)
  8. Dorchester Learning Centre (2.4km)
  9. Damers First School (2.4km)
  10. St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster (3.4km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Helen Johnston - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Lawrence Pijush Mondal - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 October 2029.
  • Mr Stuart Moyneham - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2028.
  • Mr Adam Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2030.