Thornford CofE Primary School
School Name: Thornford CofE Primary School Address: Boot Lane, Thornford Town/City: Sherborne County: Dorset Postcode: DT9 6QY Country: 200000748206 Telephone Number: 01935 872706 Website: http://www.thornford.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: Mrs Neela Brooking
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 102 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.8%
URN: 144415
DfE Number: 838/3367
UKPRN: 10063972
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: West Dorset (E14001031)
Electoral Ward: Sherborne Rural (E05012716)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)
Easting & Northing: 360418E, 113263N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 55' 5.16" N 2° 33' 51.59" W
Plus Code: 9C2VWC9P+67
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Justin Bennett - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 January 2027.
- Mrs Tanya Burnham - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 15 March 2027.
- Mrs Kim Davies - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 22 February 2025.
- Mrs Karen Frost-Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 August 2025.
- Reverend Anthony Gilbert - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 August 2014 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 January 2027.
- Mrs Katie McManus McManus - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 October 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 October 2024.
- Mrs Kristine Mountain - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2019 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 13 March 2027.
- Mrs Jocelyn Popinchalk - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 18 May 2027.
- Mrs Jane Rogers - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 October 2023.