Puddletown Church of England First School
School Name: Puddletown Church of England First School Address: Dorchester Road, Puddletown Town/City: Dorchester County: Dorset Postcode: DT2 8FZ Telephone Number: 01305 848206 Website: http://www.puddletownfirst.dorset.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 4-9) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2015 Trust: Wessex Multi Academy Trust Sponsor: Wessex Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Anna Seal
Capacity: 150
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 134 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9%
URN: 141806
DfE Number: 838/3026
UKPRN: 10049290
UPRN: 10023247972
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: North Dorset (E14001388)
Electoral Ward: Puddletown & Lower Winterborne (E05012710)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)
Easting & Northing: 375971E, 94138N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 44' 49.14" N 2° 20' 30.56" W
Plus Code: 9C2VPMW5+Q7
DfE Record: View record
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- Milborne St Andrew First School
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- The Purbeck School
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- Natalie Collier - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 June 2027.
- Ms Jo Crankshaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
- Mrs Laura Evans - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Ms Debra Graham - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Mr Matthew Humphrys - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 October 2028.
- Mr Anthony Johns - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 May 2030.
- Mrs Faith Kirby - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
- Ms Sadie Morris - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Mr Harry North - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 May 2030.
- Mrs Hannah Rees - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 March 2030.
- Mrs Anna Seal - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Ms Lauren Tidbury - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 November 2026.