St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull
34%
Capacity
57
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 57 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (34% of 168 places).
Ofsted has rated St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Jill Farndale, it falls under Dorset local authority.
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 10 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Cross Country, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Eco Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | New Street, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PZ |
| Headteacher | Jill Farndale |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 57 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.8% |
| School Capacity | 57 / 168 (34% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
23
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
New Street, Sturminster Newton
Dorset, DT10 1PZ
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