Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
URN: 113820 • Dorchester DT2 9LW
Overview
- Name
- Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
- URN
- 113820
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 45.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Pearce (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01305889297
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Winterbourne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 9LW
Summary
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School is a mixed voluntary aided primary school located in Dorchester, Dorset. With a current enrolment of 65 pupils and a capacity of 90, the school emphasizes nurturing students' learning and personal development rooted in Christian values. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in the motto, "Strong roots, successful futures," reflecting its commitment to fostering a supportive and inspiring environment for all children.
The school offers a diverse curriculum across four classes: Blossom Class (Preschool), Cherry Class (Reception), Beech Class (Years 1 & 2), and Silver Birch Class (Years 3 & 4). In addition to the standard curriculum, Winterbourne Valley provides various extracurricular activities, including a popular Breakfast Club and After School Club, enhancing the educational experience and promoting community involvement.
Parents are encouraged to engage actively in their children's education, with opportunities for collaboration and support. The school prioritizes developing essential skills such as communication and teamwork, preparing students for future challenges while ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
The school offers a diverse curriculum across four classes: Blossom Class (Preschool), Cherry Class (Reception), Beech Class (Years 1 & 2), and Silver Birch Class (Years 3 & 4). In addition to the standard curriculum, Winterbourne Valley provides various extracurricular activities, including a popular Breakfast Club and After School Club, enhancing the educational experience and promoting community involvement.
Parents are encouraged to engage actively in their children's education, with opportunities for collaboration and support. The school prioritizes developing essential skills such as communication and teamwork, preparing students for future challenges while ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
Useful links
- Governor Vacancies (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Send My Friend 1.7.16 (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Sports and Send my Friend 15.05.15 (sen)
- Wk 2 Sensory Garden (sen)
- April events 29.04.16 (calendar)
- February Newsletter 2024 (download)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 65 | 37 | 28 | 90 | 4.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 57 | 29 | 28 | 90 | 8.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 70 | 35 | 35 | 90 | 15.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 70 | 35 | 35 | 90 | 15.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 74 | 40 | 34 | 90 | 13.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 64 | 35 | 29 | 90 | 14.10 |
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