Broadmayne First School
URN: 113661 • Dorchester DT2 8PH
Overview
- Name
- Broadmayne First School
- URN
- 113661
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kirsty Jordan-Gill (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01305852471
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Knighton Lane, Dorchester DT2 8PH
Summary
Broadmayne First School, located in Dorchester, Dorset, is a mixed community primary school with a capacity for 150 pupils and currently serves 148 students. The school aims to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes a love of learning and individual potential, underpinned by the motto "Flying High." The staff are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of all children, fostering positive relationships, and ensuring equity of opportunity within the school community.
The curriculum at Broadmayne First School emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging children to develop essential skills in communication, literacy, numeracy, and scientific inquiry. Outdoor learning is a key focus, enhancing academic progress and environmental stewardship from an early age. History lessons are designed to engage students through hands-on experiences, visits, and interactive storytelling, helping them connect with the past and understand its relevance to the present.
The school operates from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm, offering a structured timetable that includes dedicated time for core subjects and creative activities. Broadmayne First School values strong partnerships with parents, families, and the wider community, recognizing their essential role in supporting children's education and well-being.
The curriculum at Broadmayne First School emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging children to develop essential skills in communication, literacy, numeracy, and scientific inquiry. Outdoor learning is a key focus, enhancing academic progress and environmental stewardship from an early age. History lessons are designed to engage students through hands-on experiences, visits, and interactive storytelling, helping them connect with the past and understand its relevance to the present.
The school operates from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm, offering a structured timetable that includes dedicated time for core subjects and creative activities. Broadmayne First School values strong partnerships with parents, families, and the wider community, recognizing their essential role in supporting children's education and well-being.
Useful links
- Finance Governor Committee (governance)
- Full Governing Board Attendance 2024/25 (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- SEND Report (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions To Broadmayne First School (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies andAccessibility Statement (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 148 | 83 | 65 | 150 | 8.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 133 | 72 | 61 | 150 | 9.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 138 | 73 | 65 | 150 | 9.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 138 | 73 | 65 | 150 | 9.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 140 | 67 | 73 | 150 | 4.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 142 | 63 | 79 | 150 | 4.90 |
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