Charmouth Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Charmouth Primary School
Address: Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth
Town/City: Bridport
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT6 6LR
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01297 560591
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: The First Federation Trust
Sponsor: The First Federation Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Peter Beare
Capacity: 150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 71 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 47% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 35.2%

Location and administration

URN: 150208
DfE Number: 838/2028
UKPRN: 10093460
UPRN: 200000749705
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: West Dorset (E14001575)
Electoral Ward: Lyme & Charmouth (E05012705)

Easting & Northing: 336473E, 93262N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 44' 10.03" N 2° 54' 5.25" W
Plus Code: 9C2VP3PX+CC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Hannah Betchley - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 May 2028.
  • Emma Coverley - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 13 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 May 2030.
  • Sarah Elliott-Judge - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Miranda Feasey - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 April 2026.
  • Carley Franke - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 February 2028.
  • Mrs Simone Harvey - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 4 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Mr Dominic Makemson - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 November 2028.
  • Mr Dominic Makemson - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 November 2028.
  • Ms Chloe Plummer - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 July 2027.
  • Mr Raymond (Terry) Price - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 July 2027.
  • Mr Bruce Roberts - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 9 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 June 2029.
  • Rev Sarah Rock-Evans - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 4 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 September 2029.
  • Tracey Vanstone - Shared Governance Professional - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024.
  • Paul Williamson - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 December 2026.