Manor Park Church of England First School
URN: 149484 • Dorchester DT1 2BH
Overview
- Name
- Manor Park Church of England First School
- URN
- 149484
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 44.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tamara Sterck (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01305268741
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2BH
Summary
Manor Park Church of England First School is a mixed primary academy located in Dorchester, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 422 pupils and a capacity of 450. The school is organised into 14 classes and features a modern building with extensive grounds, providing opportunities for outdoor learning, including Forest School. The school prides itself on creating a caring and supportive environment, beginning with its pre-school program.
The school community is diverse, with families from various cultural backgrounds, which enriches the learning experience. Manor Park CE First School celebrates this diversity and aims to foster understanding and respect among its pupils, preparing them for life in multicultural Britain.
Safeguarding is a top priority at Manor Park, with all staff trained to recognise and respond to potential risks to children's welfare. The school collaborates with external agencies to ensure a safe environment for all students, reinforcing its commitment to their well-being and development. For more information, visit their website at www.manorpark.dorset.sch.uk.
The school community is diverse, with families from various cultural backgrounds, which enriches the learning experience. Manor Park CE First School celebrates this diversity and aims to foster understanding and respect among its pupils, preparing them for life in multicultural Britain.
Safeguarding is a top priority at Manor Park, with all staff trained to recognise and respond to potential risks to children's welfare. The school collaborates with external agencies to ensure a safe environment for all students, reinforcing its commitment to their well-being and development. For more information, visit their website at www.manorpark.dorset.sch.uk.
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Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 2 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 422
- Boys
- 217
- Girls
- 205
- FSM %
- 14.70
- Open date
- 2022-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 422 | 217 | 205 | 450 | 14.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 420 | 215 | 205 | 450 | 13.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 450 |
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