Durweston Church of England Primary School
School Name: Durweston Church of England Primary School Address: Durweston Town/City: Blandford Forum County: Dorset Postcode: DT11 0QA Telephone Number: 01258 452277 Website: www.durweston.dsat.org.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 2-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2022 Trust: Diocese Of Salisbury Academy Trust Sponsor: Diocese Of Salisbury
Acting Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer McMullen
Capacity: 140
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 144 (43% boys & 57% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.1%
URN: 149456
DfE Number: 838/3319
UKPRN: 10091418
UPRN: 10013221796
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: North Dorset (E14001388)
Electoral Ward: Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants (E05012703)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)
Easting & Northing: 385850E, 108580N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 52' 37.84" N 2° 12' 8.5" W
Plus Code: 9C2VVQGX+V3
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Susan Bosworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 October 2028.
- Mrs Jayne Hosford - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
- Mrs Jayne Hosford - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
- Mrs Bronwen Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 November 2028.
- Mrs Helen Matson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mrs Jenny McMullen - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mr Ian Richardson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 27 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 February 2030.
- Mrs Julia Saint - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mrs Veronica Santer - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 March 2030.
- Mrs Veronica Santer - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 March 2026.
- Mr Liam Searle - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 June 2026.