Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School
Address: Black Lane
Town/City: Blandford Forum
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT11 8SW
Telephone Number: 01258 453120
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 0-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Diocese Of Salisbury Academy Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Salisbury

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Daniel Lasbury-Carter
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 411 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.6%

Location and administration

URN: 141043
DfE Number: 838/3002
UKPRN: 10046456
UPRN: 10013296063
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: North Dorset (E14001388)
Electoral Ward: Blandford (E05012685)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)

Easting & Northing: 389305E, 106529N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 51' 31.71" N 2° 9' 11.5" W
Plus Code: 9C2VVR5W+GP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Alexandria Boulton - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 November 2029.
  • Mrs Alexandria Boulton - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 November 2025.
  • Rev Will Burditt - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 December 2025.
  • Samantha Burt - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 29 June 2026.
  • Mr Steven Driver - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 March 2030.
  • Mr Ben Fryer - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 October 2026.
  • Mrs Lucy Harding - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 April 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 April 2027.
  • Mr Daniel Lasbury-Carter - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Leonard - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Rachael Oliver - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mrs Lucy Penney-Willis - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 June 2026.