Cranborne Church of England First School
School Name: Cranborne Church of England First School Address: Water Street, Cranborne Town/City: Wimborne County: Dorset Postcode: BH21 5QB Telephone Number: 01725 517439 Website: http://www.cranbornefirst.dsat.org.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 2-9) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2021 Trust: Diocese Of Salisbury Academy Trust Sponsor: Diocese Of Salisbury
Headteacher: Mrs Annette Faithfull
Capacity: 140
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 73 (44% boys & 56% girls)
Enrollment: 52% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.7%
URN: 148301
DfE Number: 838/3317
UKPRN: 10087312
UPRN: 100041100712
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: North Dorset (E14001388)
Electoral Ward: Cranborne & Alderholt (E05012693)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)
Easting & Northing: 405648E, 113264N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 55' 10.01" N 1° 55' 15.23" W
Plus Code: 9C2WW39H+QJ
DfE Record: View record
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- Jessica Allen - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 5 October 2026.
- Mr Mike Beal - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 October 2026.
- Mr Mike Beal - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 13 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 October 2029.
- Mr Stuart Carpenter - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 May 2026.
- Mrs Annette Faithfull - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Nikki Gates - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 2 December 2026.
- Mrs Nikki Gates - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 October 2026.
- Mrs Catherine Girdler - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 May 2028.
- Mrs Philomena Lokier - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
- Mrs Sian Phillips - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mr Giles Vigar - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 February 2027.