Damers First School
URN: 147559 • Dorchester DT1 3DF
Overview
- Name
- Damers First School
- URN
- 147559
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 46.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Greenham (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01305264924
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Liscombe Street, Dorchester DT1 3DF
Summary
Damers First School, located in Dorchester, Dorset, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 477 pupils, serving a capacity of 600. The school is dedicated to fostering strong relationships and prioritising the individual needs of each child, ensuring that every learner is supported regardless of their starting point. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its vision of being "Brave, unique, caring and kind," which is reflected in the values of respect, kindness, equality, courage, resilience, and honesty.
The school aims to create a vibrant learning environment where children can thrive academically and socially. It operates within a values-based multi-academy trust, collaborating with colleagues to enhance educational outcomes. Damers First School also places a strong emphasis on safeguarding, with a dedicated team responsible for promoting the welfare of all students.
Parents can find more information about the school's curriculum, policies, and community activities on their official website. The school is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, ensuring that every child feels valued and empowered to succeed.
The school aims to create a vibrant learning environment where children can thrive academically and socially. It operates within a values-based multi-academy trust, collaborating with colleagues to enhance educational outcomes. Damers First School also places a strong emphasis on safeguarding, with a dedicated team responsible for promoting the welfare of all students.
Parents can find more information about the school's curriculum, policies, and community activities on their official website. The school is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, ensuring that every child feels valued and empowered to succeed.
Useful links
- Junior Governors (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Newsletters - Half Termly (calendar)
- Newsletters - Weekly (calendar)
- The school day and term dates (other)
- School Policies and Reports (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 4 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 477
- Boys
- 235
- Girls
- 242
- FSM %
- 18.90
- Open date
- 2019-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 477 | 235 | 242 | 600 | 18.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 494 | 248 | 246 | 600 | 21.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 468 | 247 | 221 | 450 | 21.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 468 | 247 | 221 | 450 | 21.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 450 | 229 | 221 | 450 | 21.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 444 | 230 | 214 | 450 | 19.40 |
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