Durweston Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the 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:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • 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.