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
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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.

Key details

LA
Dorset
Age range
4 - 9
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
150
Pupils
148
Boys
83
Girls
65
FSM %
8.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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