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Damers First School

Dorset, DT1 3DFPrimaryAges 4–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
63 1st-choice / 81 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Damers First School

If you're a parent considering Damers First School, the numbers from its most recent Parent View survey are striking. 92% of the 93 respondents said they would recommend the school, a figure that suggests a high level of satisfaction among families. That confidence is reflected in the school's popularity: for the 2025/26 intake, Damers received 148 applications for 81 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.83. Of those, 63 families put it down as their first preference, and all 63 were offered a place. Parents reported overwhelmingly positive feelings about their children's experience: 95% strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy, and 93% felt their child is safe. Communication also scored well, with 98% agreeing the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 91% saying they are kept informed of progress. The school is led by headteacher Louise Greenham.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLiscombe Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3DF
HeadteacherLouise Greenham
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils477
Free School Meals (FSM)18.9%
School Capacity477 / 600 (80% full)

The full report on this school

What 93 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 2 Nov 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteLibraryForest SchoolArt StudiosSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsTennisSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubScience ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalResourced ProvisionMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Damers First School

Damers First School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.