William Barnes Primary School — Primary School in Sturminster Newton

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William Barnes Primary School

Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BZ

166 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

24.10% FSM %

81 Boys

85 Girls

About William Barnes Primary School

William Barnes Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Sturminster Newton and the surrounding area in Dorset with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the South West region.

It has 166 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Fiona Locke.

Information on William Barnes Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Dorset
Region	South West
Administrative District	Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency	North Dorset
Ward	Sturminster Newton
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10072187
URN	113676
Data Last Updated	16-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Christopher Jones	Chair of Governors	28/09/2021	28/09/2025	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Christopher Jones	Chair of Governors	04/11/2025	31/08/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Catherine Dunkley-Jones	Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School	01/10/2013	—	N/A
Mrs Maria Dixon-Amphlett	Governor	20/03/2023	19/03/2027	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Russell Field	Governor	20/09/2023	19/09/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Kirstin Graham	Governor	14/02/2025	13/02/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Peter Hallam	Governor	25/03/2024	27/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Charlie Hepworth	Governor	11/12/2024	10/12/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Fiona Locke	Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Yvonne Pitman	Governor	20/03/2023	19/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Annabel Smith	Governor	25/03/2024	24/03/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Smith	Governor	10/05/2023	09/05/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates