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

School Name: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage
Address: Northbrook Road
Town/City: Swanage
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH19 1QE
Telephone Number: 01929 424909
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Plymouth Cast
Sponsor: Plymouth Cast

Staff and pupils

Acting Headteacher: Mr Alan Frame
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 175 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.7%

Location and administration

URN: 140780
DfE Number: 838/3406
UKPRN: 10045614
UPRN: 200004823693
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: South Dorset (E14001485)
Electoral Ward: Swanage (E05012722)
Diocese: RC15(Diocese of Plymouth)

Easting & Northing: 402525E, 80212N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 37' 20.09" N 1° 57' 55.95" W
Plus Code: 9C2WJ2CM+VQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Swanage Primary School (1.7km)
  2. The Swanage School (1.8km)
  3. Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School (1.8km)
  4. St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers (3.0km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Ms Emma Fitzgerald - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 October 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 October 2026.
  • Mr Alan Frame - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Adam Kiddell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 February 2026.
  • Mrs Rebecca Meteau - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 April 2029.
  • Mr David Newton - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 November 2026.
  • Mr James Pond - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2028.
  • Mr Sandy Porter - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 March 2029.
  • Mr Philip Santos - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 June 2026.
  • Canon John Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2028.