Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull

Old Mill Lane, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1JX
Part of: PLYMOUTH CAST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull
Sturminster Newton, DT10 1JX
87 Pupils
175 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
17.20% FSM %
45 Boys
42 Girls
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull is a Primary Academies serving Sturminster Newton and the surrounding area in Dorset with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 2–11 is part of the South West region.

It has 87 pupils on roll. School capacity: 175. Current headteacher: Sharon Betts.

Information on St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 Stalbridge & Marnhull
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor PLYMOUTH CAST
Opened 01-04-2014
UKPRN 10045618
URN 140776
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ben Holdsworth Chair of Local Governing Body 20/03/2015 03/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sharon Betts Local Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Maureen Carrivick Local Governor 04/01/2023 03/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Nicola Denham Local Governor 30/11/2021 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Bruno Rodrigues Local Governor 30/09/2025 30/09/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Michael Turnbull Local Governor 01/11/2010 31/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nathan Young Local Governor 28/09/2021 27/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Nathan Young Local Governor 30/09/2025 30/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull
1.39 km • Sturminster Newton
Other
Stower Provost Community School
2.72 km • Gillingham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Sturminster Newton, Dorset.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull has 87 pupils, with a capacity of 175.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull is Mrs Sharon Betts.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull is at Old Mill Lane, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1JX, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull: Does not have a sixth form.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sharon Betts
Old Mill Lane, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1JX
01258820417
www.stmarymarnhull.dorset.sch.uk/
Location
DT10 1JX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140776
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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