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Marshwood CofE Primary Academy

Marshwood, Bridport, DT6 5QA
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Marshwood CofE Primary Academy
Bridport, DT6 5QA
46 Pupils
70 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
4.40% FSM %
20 Boys
26 Girls
About Marshwood CofE Primary Academy

Marshwood CofE Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bridport, Dorset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 46 pupils on roll. School capacity: 70. Current headteacher: Peter Beare.

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 West Dorset
Ward Marshwood Vale
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 No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
Opened 01-11-2014
UKPRN 10047903
URN 141524
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 05/11/2028 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
Hawkchurch Church of England School
3.58 km • Axminster
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3.77 km • Thorncombe
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Frequently Asked Questions
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bridport, Dorset.
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy has 46 pupils, with a capacity of 70.
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Marshwood CofE Primary Academy has a Church of England religious character.
The Head of School at Marshwood CofE Primary Academy is Mr Peter Beare.
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy is at Marshwood, Bridport, DT6 5QA, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Marshwood CofE Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Head of School
Mr Peter Beare
Marshwood, Bridport, DT6 5QA
01297678224
www.marshwood.dorset.sch.uk/
Location
DT6 5QA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141524
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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