Loders CofE Primary Academy
School Name: Loders CofE Primary Academy Address: Loders, Loders Town/City: Bridport County: Dorset Postcode: DT6 3SA Telephone Number: 01308 423418 Website: www.loders.dorset.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 2-11) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2016 Trust: The First Federation Trust Sponsor: The First Federation Trust
Head of School: Ms Claire Pooley
Capacity: 84
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 72 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.1%
URN: 142046
DfE Number: 838/2010
UKPRN: 10049665
UPRN: 10023247424
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: West Dorset (E14001575)
Electoral Ward: Eggardon (E05015781)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)
Easting & Northing: 349412E, 94209N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 44' 45.27" N 2° 43' 5.71" W
Plus Code: 9C2VP7WJ+9M
DfE Record: View record
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- Alun Cooper - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 3 March 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
- Sarah Cuff - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 November 2025.
- Mrs Sarah Cuff - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 November 2029.
- Catherine Davis - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 5 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 November 2026.
- Mrs Ann Denner - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2029.
- Veronica Dower - Shared Governance Professional - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2025.
- Laura Farnham - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mrs Claire Fegan - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
- Mrs Bethan Gillan - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 4 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 September 2026.
- Simon Newport - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 5 November 2028.
- John Ryde - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 31 October 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 30 October 2028.