The short version
Nearly full.
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
- 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–9
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 149
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 6.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- INITIO LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mick Homer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
West Hill, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9RD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster?
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster currently has 149 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster take?
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster caters for pupils aged 4 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster?
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster is in Dorchester, DT2 9RD, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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