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Somerford Primary School

Draper Road, Christchurch, BH23 3AS
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Somerford Primary School
Christchurch, BH23 3AS
165 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
48.50% FSM %
85 Boys
80 Girls
About Somerford Primary School

Somerford Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 165 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Helen Frampton.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region South West
Administrative District Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Parliamentary Constituency Christchurch
Ward Burton & Grange
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-2003
UKPRN 10076711
URN 113736
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Alison Medlicott Chair of Governors 02/10/2023 23/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Brian Townshend Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 03/09/2018 — N/A
Ms Alison Bayliss Governor 22/09/2025 21/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jason Eastwood Governor 05/12/2023 04/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Frampton Governor 30/03/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Tracy Gray Governor 27/09/2021 26/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Kathryn Hudson Governor 27/09/2021 26/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Alison Medlicott Governor 18/01/2021 19/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jim Nicholls Governor 28/03/2024 12/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Rev Paul O'Connor Governor 01/11/2017 30/10/2029 Appointed by LA
Mr Dominic Paisley Governor 21/03/2024 20/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Charles Rees Governor 29/11/2021 27/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
The Grange School
0.27 km • Christchurch
Other
Mudeford Community Infants' School
0.51 km • Christchurch
Other
Mudeford Junior School
0.72 km • Christchurch
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
0.86 km • Christchurch
Other
Connie Rothman School
1.64 km • Christchurch
Other
The Priory Church of England Primary School
1.8 km • Christchurch
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Somerford Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Somerford Primary School has 165 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Somerford Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Executive Headteacher at Somerford Primary School is Mrs Helen Frampton.
Somerford Primary School is at Draper Road, Christchurch, BH23 3AS, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Somerford Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Somerford Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mrs Helen Frampton
Draper Road, Christchurch, BH23 3AS
01202485436
www.somerford.dorset.sch.uk
Location
BH23 3AS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113736
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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