Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Dorchester

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Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School

Dorchester, DT2 0AX

148 Pupils

150 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

23.60% FSM %

71 Boys

77 Girls

About Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School

Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Dorset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 148 pupils on roll. School capacity: 150. Current headteacher: Julie Attwell.

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	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Dorset
Region	South West
Administrative District	Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency	West Dorset
Ward	Eggardon
Urban / Rural	Larger 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	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10073813
URN	113762
Data Last Updated	05-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Rev Tim Greenslade	Chair of Governors	01/04/2025	31/03/2029	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Miss Julie Attwell	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2026	Elected by school staff
Mr Edward Carter	Governor	05/12/2023	04/12/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Beth Galliver	Governor	29/03/2022	28/03/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Goff	Governor	13/10/2020	22/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Justin Gould	Governor	12/07/2022	11/07/2026	Elected by school staff
Mrs Hannah Hampshire	Governor	11/02/2025	10/02/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Vanessa Higgins	Governor	01/01/2022	31/08/2025	Elected by school staff
Mrs Hannah Keenan	Governor	29/11/2022	28/11/2026	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Dr Ruth Spedding	Governor	29/11/2022	28/11/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah-Jane Walker	Governor	05/12/2023	04/12/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Melanie Wiltshire	Governor	11/02/2025	10/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School?

Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Dorchester, Dorset.

How many pupils does Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School have?

Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School has 148 pupils, with a capacity of 150.

What is the age range at Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School?

Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School is Miss Julie Attwell.

Where is Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School located?

Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School is at Chilfrome Lane, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, DT2 0AX, in the Dorset local authority, South West.

Does Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School currently open?

Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Miss Julie Attwell

Chilfrome Lane, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, DT2 0AX

01300320644

www.greenford.dorset.sch.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 113762

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026