Manor Park Church of England First School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Manor Park Church of England First School
Address: Mellstock Avenue
Town/City: Dorchester
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT1 2BH
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01305 268741
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-9)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Wessex Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Wessex Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Tamara Sterck
Capacity: 450
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 396 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.7%

Location and administration

URN: 149484
DfE Number: 838/2025
UKPRN: 10091547
UPRN: 200000754591
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: West Dorset (E14001575)
Electoral Ward: Dorchester East (E05012696)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)

Easting & Northing: 369822E, 89531N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 42' 18.96" N 2° 25' 42.95" W
Plus Code: 9C2VPH4C+4H

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Mark Branson - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 December 2029.
  • Mark Branson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 October 2025.
  • Ms Ellen Eager - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 February 2028.
  • Mr Fortunatus Franklin - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 March 2028.
  • Ms Emma Heightley - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 February 2028.
  • Anna Jackson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 October 2027.
  • Tamara Sterk - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 August 2027.
  • Eve Summers - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 October 2026.
  • Rev Cora Yarrien - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 December 2029.