Frome Valley CofE VA First School
URN: 141777 • Dorchester DT2 8WR
Overview
- Name
- Frome Valley CofE VA First School
- URN
- 141777
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Moore (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01305852643
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Drive, Dorchester DT2 8WR
Summary
Frome Valley CofE VA First School, located in Dorchester, Dorset, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrollment of 154 pupils, against a capacity of 177. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and personally. Emphasizing a strong Christian ethos, the school promotes values of responsibility, respect, and community involvement alongside academic achievements.
The curriculum at Frome Valley is designed to support individual learning needs, with a particular focus on mental wellbeing. The school employs three Trauma Informed Schools Practitioners to assist children requiring additional support, ensuring that every pupil has access to an emotionally available adult when needed. Parents are encouraged to engage in a partnership with the school to enhance their child's educational experience.
The school actively participates in community events and offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including trips and sports days, which enrich the students' learning experiences. Frome Valley CE First School aims to prepare children for future challenges while instilling a sense of citizenship and community spirit.
The curriculum at Frome Valley is designed to support individual learning needs, with a particular focus on mental wellbeing. The school employs three Trauma Informed Schools Practitioners to assist children requiring additional support, ensuring that every pupil has access to an emotionally available adult when needed. Parents are encouraged to engage in a partnership with the school to enhance their child's educational experience.
The school actively participates in community events and offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including trips and sports days, which enrich the students' learning experiences. Frome Valley CE First School aims to prepare children for future challenges while instilling a sense of citizenship and community spirit.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- 2 May 2025Cakes for Apes ThanksYear 2 were thrilled to raise money for their chosen charity - International Animal Rescue. Our cake... (sen)
- SEN Provision (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- See More News (calendar)
- 19 June 2025Sports Day 2025On Wednesday 18th June, all children across the school took part in our annual sports day. The sun s... (calendar)
- 12 June 2025Year 1 and Year 2 Rock ReefYear 1 and Year 2 went to Rock Reef in Bournemouth on Tuesday, paid for out of the Sports Premium Fu... (calendar)
- 16 August 2025Year 3 Trip to Dorchester MuseumYear 3 went to The Dorset Museum in Dorchester. We started off by looking at a human timeline... (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 2 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 177
- Pupils
- 154
- Boys
- 82
- Girls
- 72
- FSM %
- 18.20
- Open date
- 2015-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 154 | 82 | 72 | 177 | 18.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 160 | 88 | 72 | 177 | 18.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 127 | 74 | 53 | 177 | 18.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 127 | 74 | 53 | 150 | 18.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 134 | 71 | 63 | 150 | 17.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 134 | 70 | 64 | 139 | 9.70 |
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