The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 188
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 9.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Waller (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Newfield Road, Pimperne, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8WF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School?
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School currently has 188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School take?
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School?
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School is in Blandford Forum, DT11 8WF, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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