St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
URN: 140771 • Dorchester DT1 2DD
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
- URN
- 140771
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paula Fearn (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01305262258
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lucetta Lane, Dorchester DT1 2DD
Summary
St Mary's Catholic First School in Dorchester is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 174 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 183. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and family-oriented environment, guided by its mission to embody Gospel values and promote personal growth among students. Head Teacher Mr. Simon Thomas emphasizes the importance of love and community in the school's ethos.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to engage students in a comprehensive educational experience, with a strong focus on religious education and community involvement. The school actively collaborates with local organizations, including residential homes and churches, to enrich the children's learning and foster connections within the community. Parents have noted the school's commitment to maintaining educational standards, particularly during challenging times such as the recent lockdown.
St Mary's also offers wrap-around care and a variety of extracurricular activities, ensuring that children have access to a well-rounded education. The school encourages parental involvement and values feedback, creating a collaborative atmosphere that supports both students and families. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the office directly.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to engage students in a comprehensive educational experience, with a strong focus on religious education and community involvement. The school actively collaborates with local organizations, including residential homes and churches, to enrich the children's learning and foster connections within the community. Parents have noted the school's commitment to maintaining educational standards, particularly during challenging times such as the recent lockdown.
St Mary's also offers wrap-around care and a variety of extracurricular activities, ensuring that children have access to a well-rounded education. The school encourages parental involvement and values feedback, creating a collaborative atmosphere that supports both students and families. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the office directly.
Useful links
- The role of a Governor (governance)
- Our SEND team (sen)
- Trust SEND Policy June 2023 (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Tools for Managing Emotions (download)
- Story for young children re coronavirus (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Appeals Timetable (other)
- Paper copies of all Policies are available on request from the school office. (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 2 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Capacity
- 183
- Pupils
- 174
- Boys
- 78
- Girls
- 96
- FSM %
- 8.00
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 174 | 78 | 96 | 183 | 8.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 182 | 80 | 102 | 183 | 9.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 186 | 81 | 105 | 179 | 11.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 186 | 81 | 105 | 179 | 11.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 187 | 84 | 103 | 179 | 8.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 180 | 90 | 90 | 179 | 12.20 |
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