The short version
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 has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–9
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 44
- Capacity
- 38%
- FSM
- 20.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jemma Moore (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7QL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Piddle Valley Church of England First School's Ofsted rating?
Piddle Valley Church of England First School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Piddle Valley Church of England First School?
Piddle Valley Church of England First School currently has 44 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Piddle Valley Church of England First School take?
Piddle Valley Church of England First School caters for pupils aged 2 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Piddle Valley Church of England First School?
Piddle Valley Church of England First School is in Dorchester, DT2 7QL, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Piddle Valley Church of England First School have a sixth form?
No, Piddle Valley Church of England First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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