How many pupils does St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster have?

St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster has 149 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster is part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST.

Where is St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster?

St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster is located at West Hill, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9RD.

St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster

West Hill, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9RD

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

4–9

Ages

149

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster

St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster is an academy converter in Dorchester, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–9. It has 149 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST. 9.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–9
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 149 / 150 (99%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

9.5%

Free school meals

3.4%

EAL

4.7%

SEN support

16.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

4.1%

Overall absence

4.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£4,295

Spend per pupil

£4,685

Income per pupil

41%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: West Hill, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9RD
Phone: 01305263880
Headteacher: Mick Homer
Website: https://www.stmarysfirstschool.org/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster?: St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster is an academy converter in Dorchester, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–9.
How many pupils does St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster have?: St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster has 149 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster is part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST.
Where is St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster?: St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster is located at West Hill, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9RD.

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