Welcome to St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull, Dorset

We are delighted to introduce you to our small successful school, set in a rural Dorset location. We welcome both Catholic and non-Catholic children from 4 to 11 years who wish to become part of our friendly, achieving community.

Children make excellent progress in a school where they feel happy, valued and secure. Our aim is that each child will develop into a motivated and fulfilled person, with high self-esteem and regard for the needs of others.

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St. Mary's has teamed up with The Giving Machine. Every purchase you make online at over 100 high-street shops generates a cash donation to the School. It does not cost you anything, just a click on www.thegivingmachine.co.uk to start shopping.

Admissions

Our catchment area comprises the Parishes of Marnhull, Gillingham, Shaftesbury and Blandford - and all the many villages within these boundaries.

Although our pre-school children come from many different playgroups and nurseries, they soon make new friends and become an important part of our school family. This is facilitated by a large number of induction afternoons in the Summer term before they start school so that the Reception class environment is soon familiar. Mrs Townsend, our Reception teacher, also visits the family at home just prior to starting school, which really enables the children to feel confident, valued and welcome.

From September 2011 all children have the opportunity to attend school full-time as a result of a Government initiative. However the school is flexible and respects parental choice.

Please feel free to make an appointment to visit the school by telephoning 01258 820417 or to get a prospectus.