Academy · Dorset

Damers First School

Primary
Ages 4–9

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Dorset council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Reception and junior school are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4–9
Pupils: 475 (capacity 600)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Phone: 01305264924
Address: Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3DF
Website: damers.wessex.ac

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.