Puddletown Church of England First School

URN: 141806 • Dorchester DT2 8FZ

Overview

Name
Puddletown Church of England First School
URN
141806
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
57.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Anna Seal (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01305848206
Website
Visit
Address
Dorchester Road, Dorchester DT2 8FZ

Summary

Puddletown Church of England First School is a mixed primary academy located in Dorchester, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 135 pupils and a capacity of 150. As part of the Wessex Multi Academy Trust, the school aims to provide a seamless educational experience across different phases, fostering a supportive environment where children can thrive. The school embraces its church heritage and values community, creativity, and kindness, striving to inspire students to become active learners.

The curriculum at Puddletown First School is designed to encourage individual progress and a love for learning, with a focus on creating a safe and caring atmosphere rooted in Christian principles. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including gardening and art clubs, to enhance students' learning experiences outside the classroom.

Safeguarding is a top priority at Puddletown First School, with a dedicated safeguarding team in place to ensure the welfare of all children. Staff are trained in safeguarding protocols, and the school employs a secure system for managing concerns, ensuring a safe environment for all students.

Key details

LA
Dorset
Age range
4 - 9
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
150
Pupils
135
Boys
64
Girls
71
FSM %
11.10
Open date
2015-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 135 64 71 150 11.10
2024-09-11 137 63 74 150 10.90
2023-09-11 147 72 75 150 12.20
2022-09-11 147 72 75 150 12.20
2021-09-11 145 79 66 150 13.80
2020-09-11 144 77 67 150 11.80

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