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

St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster has 148 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster take?

St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster admits pupils aged 4 to 9.

How do I apply to St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster?

St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster have a religious character?

Yes — St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster was 1.878 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 94.6% of pupils at St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster

How close did you need to live?

1.878miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

Last distance offered at St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster, year by year →