Dunbury Church of England Academy
URN: 140561 • Winterborne Whitechurch DT11 0AW
Overview
- Name
- Dunbury Church of England Academy
- URN
- 140561
- 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
- 70.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Richardson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01258880501
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dolway Lane, Winterborne Whitechurch DT11 0AW
Summary
Dunbury Church of England Academy is a small primary school located in Winterborne Whitechurch, serving the surrounding villages, including Winterborne Stickland, Winterborne Kingston, and Milton Abbas. The school operates under the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust and has a current enrolment of 113 pupils, with a capacity for 210. It features two bases: a purpose-built Key Stage One facility in Kingston and a spacious Key Stage Two base in Whitechurch, both providing excellent learning environments and outdoor spaces.
The academy prides itself on its inclusive and caring ethos, underpinned by Christian values. It aims to ensure that every child feels a sense of belonging and can thrive academically and personally. The dedicated team of teachers and support staff focus on delivering a high-quality education, as evidenced by the school's recent "Good" rating in all areas from OfSTED in January 2023.
Dunbury Academy fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration among pupils and families. The school’s vision promotes diversity and unity, drawing inspiration from biblical teachings to support students in achieving their best. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and visit to learn more about its values and achievements.
The academy prides itself on its inclusive and caring ethos, underpinned by Christian values. It aims to ensure that every child feels a sense of belonging and can thrive academically and personally. The dedicated team of teachers and support staff focus on delivering a high-quality education, as evidenced by the school's recent "Good" rating in all areas from OfSTED in January 2023.
Dunbury Academy fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration among pupils and families. The school’s vision promotes diversity and unity, drawing inspiration from biblical teachings to support students in achieving their best. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and visit to learn more about its values and achievements.
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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
- 113
- Boys
- 55
- Girls
- 58
- FSM %
- 12.40
- Open date
- 2014-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 113 | 55 | 58 | 210 | 12.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 112 | 50 | 62 | 210 | 13.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 117 | 64 | 53 | 210 | 12.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 117 | 64 | 53 | 210 | 12.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 124 | 65 | 59 | 210 | 12.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 120 | 67 | 53 | 210 | 11.70 |
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