Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
School Name: Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Address: Church Street, Burton Bradstock Town/City: Bridport County: Dorset Postcode: DT6 4QS Telephone Number: 01308 897369 Website: http://www.burtonbradstock.dorset.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2016 Trust: Initio Learning Trust Sponsor: Wimborne Academy Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Holly Varndell-Paulley
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 99 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.3%
URN: 142692
DfE Number: 838/3007
UKPRN: 10056158
UPRN: 100041121504
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: West Dorset (E14001575)
Electoral Ward: Chesil Bank (E05015780)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)
Easting & Northing: 348897E, 89509N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 42' 12.97" N 2° 43' 29.64" W
Plus Code: 9C2VP73G+C2
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Christine Bailey - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 29 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 July 2029.
- Mrs Serena Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 March 2030.
- Laura Ellward-Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
- Mr Bob Ponchaud - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 October 2027.
- Mr Brindley Pullin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
- Mr Brian Puttock - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 December 2029.
- Revd Andrew Rawding - 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.
- Mrs Marion Stewart-Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
- Mr Oliver Tyne - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 16 November 2025.
- Mrs Holly Varndell-Paulley - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 24 April 2028.