Cheselbourne Village School
URN: 113663 • DORCHESTER DT2 7NT
Overview
- Name
- Cheselbourne Village School
- URN
- 113663
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Perry (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01258837306
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cheselbourne, DORCHESTER DT2 7NT
Summary
Cheselbourne Village School is a small community primary school located in Dorchester, Dorset, catering to children aged 4 to 9 years, alongside a pre-school provision for younger children. With a current enrolment of 51 pupils and a capacity of 60, the school prides itself on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is supported to achieve their full potential. The school's ethos centres around respect, challenge, and nurture, fostering a love of learning in a safe and engaging atmosphere.
The curriculum at Cheselbourne is broad and balanced, designed to develop essential skills in literacy, numeracy, and social awareness. The dedicated staff leverage smaller class sizes to offer personalised attention, ensuring that each child's unique abilities are recognised and nurtured. The school also emphasises strong pastoral support, helping children build confidence and friendships.
Cheselbourne Village School actively engages with the local community, welcoming families from surrounding villages and beyond. The school encourages parental involvement and offers various initiatives, such as a weekly parent and toddler group and fundraising opportunities. Overall, the school aims to inspire a lifelong love of learning while preparing children for their future educational journeys.
The curriculum at Cheselbourne is broad and balanced, designed to develop essential skills in literacy, numeracy, and social awareness. The dedicated staff leverage smaller class sizes to offer personalised attention, ensuring that each child's unique abilities are recognised and nurtured. The school also emphasises strong pastoral support, helping children build confidence and friendships.
Cheselbourne Village School actively engages with the local community, welcoming families from surrounding villages and beyond. The school encourages parental involvement and offers various initiatives, such as a weekly parent and toddler group and fundraising opportunities. Overall, the school aims to inspire a lifelong love of learning while preparing children for their future educational journeys.
Useful links
- Sensory (sen)
- COVID-Related Pupil Absence - A Quick Reference Guide for Parents and Carers (sen)
- CVS E-Safety Parent Presentation (sen)
- easyfundraising introduction presentation (sen)
- Preschool presentation (sen)
- School Nurse New parents presentation (sen)
- www.dorsetsendiass.co.uk (sen)
- EYFS - Long term plan - live (sen)
- Guidance for schools around illness and school absence (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 51 | 25 | 26 | 60 | 17.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 52 | 24 | 28 | 60 | 23.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 50 | 23 | 27 | 60 | 11.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 50 | 23 | 27 | 60 | 11.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 46 | 23 | 23 | 60 | 10.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 44 | 25 | 19 | 60 | 20.00 |
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