Open State Secondary Christian Mixed

Beaminster School

Newtown, Beaminster, DT8 3EP
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Beaminster School
Beaminster, DT8 3EP
679 Pupils
760 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
22.10% FSM %
338 Boys
341 Girls
About Beaminster School

Beaminster School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Dorset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Christian character.

It has 679 pupils on roll. School capacity: 760. Current headteacher: Keith Hales.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Dorset or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Dorset
Region South West
Administrative District Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency West Dorset
Ward Beaminster
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Christian
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10000594
URN 113884
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Bridget Millwood Chair of Governors 12/02/2022 31/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Reverend David Baldwin Governor 01/02/2011 31/03/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Nicola Chalkley Governor 01/01/2015 31/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Leonora Donaldson Governor 05/02/2026 04/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Ennals Governor 11/03/2024 10/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Patrick Fleming Governor 28/06/2025 27/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Keith Hales Governor 01/09/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Helen Harding Governor 31/03/2021 30/03/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Amy Monks Governor 27/02/2023 26/06/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Gerald Montague Governor 01/01/2024 31/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Colin Moss Governor 03/11/2025 02/11/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Sally Ann Palmer Governor 28/04/2021 29/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Beaminster St Mary's Academy
0.6 km • Beaminster
Other
Mountjoy School
0.76 km • Beaminster
Other
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
3.8 km • Beaminster
Other
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
4.32 km • Beaminster
Other
Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
4.75 km • Bridport
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Beaminster School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Beaminster, Dorset.
Beaminster School has 679 pupils, with a capacity of 760.
Beaminster School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Beaminster School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Beaminster School has a Christian religious character.
The Headteacher at Beaminster School is Mr Keith Hales.
Beaminster School is at Newtown, Beaminster, DT8 3EP, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Beaminster School: Has a sixth form.
Beaminster School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Keith Hales
Newtown, Beaminster, DT8 3EP
01308862633
www.beaminster.dorset.sch.uk/
Location
DT8 3EP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113884
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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