The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–9
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 81
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Cresswell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Duck Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7LA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School's Ofsted rating?
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School?
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School currently has 81 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School take?
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School?
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School is in Dorchester, DT2 7LA, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School have a sixth form?
No, Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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