St George's Church of England School, Bourton

Contact details for the school

School Name: St George's Church of England School, Bourton
Address: Church Track, Bourton
Town/City: Gillingham
County: Dorset
Postcode: SP8 5BN
Telephone Number: 01747 840409
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Pickwick Academy Trust
Sponsor: Pickwick Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jill Farndale
Capacity: 119
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 142 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 119% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.5%

Location and administration

URN: 150313
DfE Number: 838/3005
UKPRN: 10093677
UPRN: 10013273646
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: North Dorset (E14001388)
Electoral Ward: Gillingham (E05012702)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)

Easting & Northing: 376885E, 130330N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 4' 20.88" N 2° 19' 52.22" W
Plus Code: 9C3V3MC9+XG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Michelle Cook-Paine - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 September 2026.
  • Mrs Jill Farndale - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Amanda Goddard - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 2 June 2026.
  • Mrs Sharon Martin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mr Mark Moorby - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 22 October 2029.
  • Mr Guy Nelson - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 June 2027.
  • Mr Harry Phillips - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 25 April 2026.
  • Mrs Catherine Potter - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 10 July 2027.
  • Mrs Harriet Ridout - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 14 May 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 13 May 2029.
  • Mr Erik Ruane - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 June 2027.