St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas
School Name: St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas Address: Mill Lane Town/City: Sherborne County: Dorset Postcode: DT9 6RH Telephone Number: 01935 476515 Website: www.bradfordabbas.dorset.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2017 Trust: Sherborne Area Schools' Trust
Headteacher: Mr Ian Bartle
Capacity: 119
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 90 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 76% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10%
URN: 144299
DfE Number: 838/3049
UKPRN: 10063962
UPRN: 100041123866
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: West Dorset (E14001575)
Electoral Ward: Sherborne Rural (E05012716)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)
Easting & Northing: 358635E, 114207N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 55' 35.27" N 2° 35' 23.28" W
Plus Code: 9C2VWCG6+H3
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Dick Bennett - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 March 2026.
- Miss Natalie Franks - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 April 2028.
- Mr Patrick Jake Gallagher - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 February 2030.
- Mrs Elizabeth Morton - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 November 2029.
- Mr Rob Morton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2029.
- Mr Gareth Tuck - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 February 2030.
- Miss Zara Whitfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 February 2030.