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Manor Park Church of England First School

Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BH
Part of: WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Manor Park Church of England First School
Dorchester, DT1 2BH
422 Pupils
450 Capacity
2–9 Age Range
14.70% FSM %
217 Boys
205 Girls
About Manor Park Church of England First School

Manor Park Church of England First School is a Primary Academies serving Dorchester and the surrounding area in Dorset with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 2–9 is part of the South West region.

It has 422 pupils on roll. School capacity: 450. Current headteacher: Tamara Sterck.

Information on Manor Park Church of England First School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 Dorchester East
Urban / Rural Urban: 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 WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-12-2022
UKPRN 10091547
URN 149484
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Anna Jackson Chair of Local Governing Body 05/10/2023 04/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mark Branson Local Governor 01/11/2021 30/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Ellen Eager Local Governor 07/02/2024 06/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Fortunatus Franklin Local Governor 27/03/2024 27/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Emma Heightley Local Governor 07/02/2024 06/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Tamara Sterk Local Governor 01/09/2023 30/08/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Eve Summers Local Governor 01/11/2022 30/10/2026 Elected by parents
Rev Cora Yarrien Local Governor 01/05/2021 30/04/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
0.21 km • Dorchester
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St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
0.42 km • Dorchester
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Sunninghill Preparatory School
0.89 km • Dorchester
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Dorchester Middle School
1.46 km • Dorchester
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The Thomas Hardye School
1.81 km • Dorchester
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The Prince of Wales School
1.82 km • Dorchester
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Frequently Asked Questions
Manor Park Church of England First School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Dorchester, Dorset.
Manor Park Church of England First School has 422 pupils, with a capacity of 450.
Manor Park Church of England First School caters for pupils aged 2 to 9.
Yes, Manor Park Church of England First School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Manor Park Church of England First School is Ms Tamara Sterck.
Manor Park Church of England First School is at Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BH, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Manor Park Church of England First School: Does not have a sixth form.
Manor Park Church of England First School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Tamara Sterck
Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2BH
01305268741
www.manorpark.dorset.sch.uk
Location
DT1 2BH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149484
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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