Cheselbourne Village School
85%
Capacity
51
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Cheselbourne Village School
Cheselbourne Village School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 51 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 60 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Cheselbourne Village School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christopher Perry, it falls under Dorset local authority.
Cheselbourne Village School is a popular choice with families — it received 17 applications for 11 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cheselbourne Village School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Cricket, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Choir, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Cheselbourne Village School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cheselbourne, DORCHESTER, Dorset, DT2 7NT |
| Headteacher | Christopher Perry |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 51 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.6% |
| School Capacity | 51 / 60 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
17
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cheselbourne, DORCHESTER
Dorset, DT2 7NT
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