Piddle Valley Church of England First School
URN: 113811 • Dorchester DT2 7QL
Overview
- Name
- Piddle Valley Church of England First School
- URN
- 113811
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tracy Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Piddletrenthide, Dorchester DT2 7QL
Summary
Piddle Valley Church of England First School, located in Dorchester, Dorset, is a voluntary aided primary school with a capacity of 115 students. The school serves children from Nursery to Year 4, fostering a nurturing environment where each child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Guided by Christian values of trust, respect, and the spirit to shine, the school aims to create an inclusive community that promotes joyful learning and individual growth.
The curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity and creativity while supporting the social, emotional, and physical well-being of students. Daily collective worship is integral to school life, reinforcing the school's ethos and values. Piddle Valley CE First School also offers an afterschool club to accommodate working families, with various options for care until 5:30 PM.
Situated in the picturesque Piddle Valley, the school emphasizes strong partnerships with families and the wider community. The dedicated staff are committed to providing high-quality education, ensuring that every child is prepared for future success as compassionate and confident individuals.
The curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity and creativity while supporting the social, emotional, and physical well-being of students. Daily collective worship is integral to school life, reinforcing the school's ethos and values. Piddle Valley CE First School also offers an afterschool club to accommodate working families, with various options for care until 5:30 PM.
Situated in the picturesque Piddle Valley, the school emphasizes strong partnerships with families and the wider community. The dedicated staff are committed to providing high-quality education, ensuring that every child is prepared for future success as compassionate and confident individuals.
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Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset
- Age range
- 5 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 115
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2015-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2012-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 115 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 115 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 115 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 115 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 115 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 115 |
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