Durweston Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Blandford Forum

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Durweston Church of England Primary School

Blandford Forum, DT11 0QA

140 Pupils

140 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

9.40% FSM %

61 Boys

79 Girls

About Durweston Church of England Primary School

Durweston Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Blandford Forum, Dorset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 140 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Jennifer McMullen.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Dorset
Region	South West
Administrative District	Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency	North Dorset
Ward	Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-11-2022
UKPRN	10091418
URN	149456
Data Last Updated	26-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Helen Matson	Chair of Local Governing Body	26/04/2021	25/04/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Matson	Chair of Local Governing Body	25/04/2025	24/04/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Susan Bosworth	Local Governor	06/10/2024	05/10/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jayne Hosford	Local Governor	06/10/2024	31/12/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jayne Hosford	Local Governor	06/10/2024	31/07/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Bronwen Jones	Local Governor	21/11/2024	20/11/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jenny McMullen	Local Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ian Richardson	Local Governor	27/02/2026	26/02/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Julia Saint	Local Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Elected by school staff
Mrs Julia Saint	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Veronica Santer	Local Governor	15/03/2022	14/03/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Veronica Santer	Local Governor	15/03/2026	14/03/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust