Beaminster St Mary's Academy

URN: 140560 • Beaminster DT8 3BY

Overview

Name
Beaminster St Mary's Academy
URN
140560
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Trust
DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
51.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Darren Marklew (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01308862201
Website
Visit
Address
Clay Lane, Beaminster DT8 3BY

Summary

Beaminster St Mary's Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Beaminster, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 125 pupils and a capacity for 210. Established over 40 years ago, the school transitioned to academy status in 2014 and is part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust. This affiliation allows the school to collaborate with a network of schools, enhancing educational experiences through shared resources and community events.

The academy prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment, where children are encouraged to explore and engage with their education. Recent initiatives include hands-on learning activities, such as a taste test in the Early Years, and a Reading Competition linked to a Scholastic Book Fair, promoting literacy and creativity among students.

Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with regular events such as open afternoons and celebrations like the Harvest Festival, inviting parents to participate in their children's educational journey. Beaminster St Mary's Academy aims to create a vibrant atmosphere that nurtures both academic and personal growth.

Key details

LA
Dorset
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
125
Boys
54
Girls
71
FSM %
35.20
Open date
2014-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-05-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 125 54 71 210 35.20
2024-09-11 113 52 61 210 36.30
2023-09-11 106 50 56 210 27.40
2022-09-11 106 50 56 210 27.40
2021-09-11 98 48 50 210 27.60
2020-09-11 93 50 43 210 24.70

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