St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull

URN: 113805 • Sturminster Newton DT10 1PZ

Overview

Name
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull
URN
113805
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
42.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
James Stanford (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
New Street, Sturminster Newton DT10 1PZ

Summary

St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, located in Marnhull, Dorset, is a voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 65 pupils and a capacity of 168. The school prides itself on its close-knit community and strong Christian values of Faith, Love, and Hope, which underpin its ethos and daily activities. With a focus on inclusivity and nurturing individual potential, St Gregory's aims to provide a supportive environment where children can thrive academically and personally.

The school operates three mixed-age classes, fostering collaboration and peer support among students. With a high teacher-to-pupil ratio, children benefit from personalized learning experiences. Facilities include a large playing field, outdoor classroom, and an outdoor heated swimming pool, enhancing the school's commitment to outdoor learning and physical activity.

St Gregory's also maintains strong ties with the local church, integrating spiritual reflection into school life through regular services and assemblies. Celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2024, the school continues to evolve while remaining deeply rooted in its rural community and educational mission.

Key details

LA
Dorset
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
168
Pupils
65
Boys
27
Girls
38
FSM %
18.50
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2024-01-31
Last Ofsted
2022-11-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 65 27 38 168 18.50
2024-09-11 65 27 38 168 18.50
2023-09-11 83 27 56 168 10.80
2022-09-11 83 27 56 168 10.80
2021-09-11 100 37 63 168 7.00
2020-09-11 103 37 66 168 6.80

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