Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School
Address: Birch Avenue, Blandford St Mary
Town/City: Blandford Forum
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT11 9QD
Telephone Number: 01258 453331
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
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: Mrs Rosaleen Beaver
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 208 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.4%

Location and administration

URN: 141046
DfE Number: 838/3304
UKPRN: 10046459
UPRN: 100041117419
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: North Dorset (E14001388)
Electoral Ward: Winterborne North (E05012732)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)

Easting & Northing: 388518E, 105475N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 50' 57.54" N 2° 9' 51.64" W
Plus Code: 9C2VRRXP+P7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Debbie Albery - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 October 2028.
  • Mrs Rosaleen Beaver - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Samantha Burt - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 23 June 2026.
  • Reverend Carolyn Couzens - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 17 December 2029.
  • Mr John Dallison - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 February 2027.
  • Mrs Alexandra Fulton - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 May 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Granados - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 February 2028.
  • Mr Peter Hardy - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 November 2027.
  • Mr John Lever - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 June 2029.
  • Mr Matthew Tough - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Angie Tuffley - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 July 2029.