Educational Establishments

Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School

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Headteacher Mrs Catherine Cresswell
Address Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School
Duck Street
Cerne Abbas
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7LA
Website www.cerneabbas.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone 01300341319
Type of Establishment Voluntary controlled school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 9)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Salisbury
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 75
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 73 (43 / 30)
Percentage Free School Meals 8.20%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Doctor Barbara Southcott Chair of Governors 02/12/2022 03/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Daphne Judith Burnham Governor 05/05/2021 04/05/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Valerie Champion Governor 13/09/2021 12/09/2025 Appointed by LA
Mrs Catherine Cresswell Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Fiona Hyden Governor 05/05/2021 04/05/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Dr Rebecca Macmillan Governor 28/06/2021 27/06/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Leonora Phelan Governor 13/09/2022 12/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jenny Rees Governor 14/09/2020 13/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Justin Rush Governor 28/06/2021 27/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alexandra Ryan Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Rev Jonathan Still Governor 01/06/2020 31/05/2030 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)