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Loders CofE Primary Academy

Loders, Bridport, DT6 3SA
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Loders CofE Primary Academy
Bridport, DT6 3SA
73 Pupils
84 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
20.00% FSM %
39 Boys
34 Girls
About Loders CofE Primary Academy

Loders CofE Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bridport, Dorset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 73 pupils on roll. School capacity: 84. Current headteacher: Claire Pooley.

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 sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Dorset
Region South West
Administrative District Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency West Dorset
Ward Eggardon
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
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 THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
Opened 01-04-2016
UKPRN 10049665
URN 142046
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Ann Denner Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment 01/09/2024 30/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Veronica Dower Shared Governance Professional - Establishment 01/09/2025 — N/A
Alun Cooper Shared Local Governor - Establishment 03/03/2025 15/05/2028 Appointed by trustees
Sarah Cuff Shared Local Governor - Establishment 06/11/2024 02/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Cuff Shared Local Governor - Establishment 03/11/2025 02/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Catherine Davis Shared Local Governor - Establishment 05/11/2024 24/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Laura Farnham Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2024 05/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Claire Fegan Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Bethan Gillan Shared Local Governor - Establishment 04/09/2025 03/09/2029 Elected by parents
Georgia McMenemy Shared Local Governor - Establishment 05/11/2024 29/09/2025 Elected by parents
Simon Newport Shared Local Governor - Establishment 06/11/2024 05/11/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
John Ryde Shared Local Governor - Establishment 31/10/2024 30/10/2028 Appointed by trustees
Schools Nearby
The Sir John Colfox Academy
2.05 km • Bridport
Other
Bridport Primary School
2.38 km • Bridport
Other
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
2.58 km • Bridport
Other
Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
2.94 km • Bridport
Other
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
3.92 km • Bridport
Other
Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
4.73 km • Bridport
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Loders CofE Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Bridport, Dorset.
Loders CofE Primary Academy has 73 pupils, with a capacity of 84.
Loders CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The admissions policy at Loders CofE Primary Academy is: Non-selective.
Yes, Loders CofE Primary Academy has a Church of England religious character.
The Head of School at Loders CofE Primary Academy is Ms Claire Pooley.
Loders CofE Primary Academy is at Loders, Bridport, DT6 3SA, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Loders CofE Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Loders CofE Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Head of School
Ms Claire Pooley
Loders, Bridport, DT6 3SA
01308423418
loders.acornacademy.org
Location
DT6 3SA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142046
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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