Piddle Valley Church of England First School
URN: 141804 • Dorchester DT2 7QL
Overview
- Name
- Piddle Valley Church of England First School
- URN
- 141804
- 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
- 51.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jemma Moore (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01300348219
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Piddletrenthide, Dorchester DT2 7QL
Summary
Piddle Valley Church of England First School is a mixed primary academy located in Dorchester, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 44 pupils and a capacity of 115. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. Guided by core Christian values of trust, respect, and the spirit to shine, Piddle Valley aims to create an inclusive community that promotes joyful learning and celebrates individuality.
The school offers a curriculum designed to inspire curiosity and creativity, catering to the needs of each child from Nursery to Year 4. With a commitment to the holistic development of students, Piddle Valley prioritises not only academic achievement but also the social, emotional, and physical well-being of its pupils. The dedicated staff work collaboratively with families and the wider community to ensure a safe and stimulating learning environment.
Situated in the picturesque Piddle Valley, the school plays an integral role in the local community. Piddle Valley CE First School is recognised for its potential and strives for continuous improvement, ensuring that students grow into confident and compassionate leaders of tomorrow.
The school offers a curriculum designed to inspire curiosity and creativity, catering to the needs of each child from Nursery to Year 4. With a commitment to the holistic development of students, Piddle Valley prioritises not only academic achievement but also the social, emotional, and physical well-being of its pupils. The dedicated staff work collaboratively with families and the wider community to ensure a safe and stimulating learning environment.
Situated in the picturesque Piddle Valley, the school plays an integral role in the local community. Piddle Valley CE First School is recognised for its potential and strives for continuous improvement, ensuring that students grow into confident and compassionate leaders of tomorrow.
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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
- 115
- Pupils
- 44
- Boys
- 20
- Girls
- 24
- FSM %
- 20.50
- Open date
- 2015-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 44 | 20 | 24 | 115 | 20.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 53 | 29 | 24 | 115 | 15.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 73 | 36 | 37 | 115 | 8.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 73 | 36 | 37 | 115 | 8.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 73 | 36 | 37 | 115 | 8.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 86 | 42 | 44 | 115 | 11.60 |
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