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
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.
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.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- OFSTED and SIAMS (sen)
- British Values (sen)
- PE Premium (sen)
- School Hours (sen)
- Term Dates (sen)
- Pupil Premium (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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