Puddletown Church of England First School

Contact details for the 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:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • 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.