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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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