Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School
Address: Streche Road
Town/City: Wareham
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH20 4PG
Telephone Number: 01929 552517
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Coastal Learning Partnership
Sponsor: Coastal Learning Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Naomi Shrimpton
Capacity: 216
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 165 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 76% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 33.9%

Location and administration

URN: 142167
DfE Number: 838/3032
UKPRN: 10053092
UPRN: 100041098745
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole (E14001363)
Electoral Ward: Wareham (E05012725)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)

Easting & Northing: 391734E, 87375N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 41' 11.78" N 2° 7' 5.7" W
Plus Code: 9C2VMVPJ+JP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Rev Hilary Bond - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 September 2029.
  • Mr Phil Budden - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Mrs Nicole Davids - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 May 2026.
  • Ella Gardner - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 January 2030.
  • Mrs Emma Grewcock - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 23 June 2028.
  • Mrs Naomi Shrimpton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Les Small - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 May 2029.
  • Mr Les Small - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 9 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 May 2029.
  • Mr John Toth - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 September 2027.
  • Mr X X - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.