The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–9
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 65
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 4.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mrs Emma Sleightholme (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Winterbourne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9LW
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School's Ofsted rating?
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School?
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School currently has 65 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School take?
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School?
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School is in Dorchester, DT2 9LW, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School have a sixth form?
No, Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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