Emmanuel Church of England Middle School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Emmanuel Church of England Middle School
Address: Howe Lane
Town/City: Verwood
Postcode: BH31 6JF
Telephone Number: 01202 828100
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Middle deemed secondary (ages 9-13)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Initio Learning Trust
Sponsor: Wimborne Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Rob Christopher
Capacity: 480
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 434 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.1%

Location and administration

URN: 145405
DfE Number: 838/4009
UKPRN: 10066302
UPRN: 200004749043
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: North Dorset (E14001388)
Electoral Ward: Verwood (E05012724)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)

Easting & Northing: 408358E, 108132N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 52' 23.76" N 1° 52' 56.85" W
Plus Code: 9C2WV4F9+82

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Fiona Fergie - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 June 2027.
  • Mrs Nicole Fouquet-Lewinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 4 November 2029.
  • Mr Matthew Parker - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Mr Matthew Parker - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Roberto Rocca - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Mr Grant Spratley - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 November 2029.
  • Mr Matthew Timmins - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 November 2029.