How many pupils does Durweston Church of England Primary School have?

Durweston Church of England Primary School has 140 pupils enrolled.

Who is the acting headteacher of Durweston Church of England Primary School?

The acting headteacher of Durweston Church of England Primary School is Jennifer McMullen.

What type of school is Durweston Church of England Primary School?

Durweston Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Durweston Church of England Primary School in?

Durweston Church of England Primary School is in the Dorset local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Durweston Church of England Primary School

Durweston, Dorset, DT11 0QA

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 21 September 2022). Last inspected 10 February 2026.

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140

Pupils

9.4%

Free school meals

1 November 2022

Opened

About this school

Durweston Church of England Primary School is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Dorset, Dorset. The school has 140 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 21 September 2022). Last inspected 10 February 2026. The Acting Headteacher is Jennifer McMullen. The school is administered by Dorset local authority. It belongs to DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST. The school has a Church of England religious character. It opened in 1 November 2022.

School details

Acting Headteacher: Jennifer McMullen
Trust: DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
Local authority: Dorset
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
URN: 149456

Contact

01258452277 office@durweston.dsat.org.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Durweston Church of England Primary School are handled by the school or the local authority (Dorset). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

80%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →