Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Address: Skilling Hill Road
Town/City: Bridport
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT6 5LA
Telephone Number: 01308 423065
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Initio Learning Trust
Sponsor: Wimborne Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Katharine Anstey
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 194 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29.9%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 142691
DfE Number: 838/3006
UKPRN: 10056059
UPRN: 200000751218
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: West Dorset (E14001575)
Electoral Ward: Bridport (E05015779)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)

Easting & Northing: 346048E, 92205N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 43' 39.31" N 2° 45' 56.28" W
Plus Code: 9C2VP6HM+2P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Katherine Anstey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Janet Clayton - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2028.
  • Ms Rhiannon Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 November 2025.
  • Mrs Louise March - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 February 2029.
  • Revd John Rees - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 12 December 2028.
  • Ms Chrystine Riley - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 January 2028.
  • Mrs Sally Walton - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 February 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2028.
  • Ms Rosslyn Westall - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2015 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 November 2025.