St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull
Address: Old Mill Lane, Marnhull
Town/City: Sturminster Newton
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT10 1JX
Telephone Number: 01258 820417
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Plymouth Cast
Sponsor: Plymouth Cast

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Eleanor Myatt
Capacity: 175
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 82 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 47% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.4%

Location and administration

URN: 140776
DfE Number: 838/3402
UKPRN: 10045618
UPRN: 100041116117
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: North Dorset (E14001388)
Electoral Ward: Stalbridge & Marnhull (E05012719)
Diocese: RC15(Diocese of Plymouth)

Easting & Northing: 378343E, 120050N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 58' 48.31" N 2° 18' 35.08" W
Plus Code: 9C2VXMJR+24

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull (1.4km)
  2. Stower Provost Community School (2.7km)
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 Baldwin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Ben Holdsworth - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 March 2015 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Bruno Rodrigues - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Revd Michael Turnbull - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 23 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 September 2030.
  • Mr Michael Turnbull - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2010 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mrs Victoria White - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 6 July 2030.
  • Mr Nathan Young - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.