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Frome Valley CofE First School

Dorset, DT2 8WRPrimaryAges 2–9MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
2 Good · 3 Requires improvement
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Frome Valley CofE First School

Frome Valley CofE First School received a Requires Improvement rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2025, a downgrade from the Good rating it had held since its previous inspection in 2013. The inspection judged the quality of education, early years provision, and leadership and management all as Requires Improvement, while personal development and behaviour and attitudes were both rated Good. The school does not have published Key Stage 2 SATs results in the data, so the most informative exam metric is not available here. However, the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment across Dorset primary schools sits at 56, and with 119 state primary schools in the area, only three have achieved an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. This context suggests that while Frome Valley is currently below the top tier, it is not alone in facing challenges.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Drive, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8WR
HeadteacherClare Moore
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils154
Free School Meals (FSM)18.2%
School Capacity154 / 177 (87% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsGymnasiumDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsNetballSwimmingCross CountryRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubBook ClubEco ClubChoirCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Frome Valley CofE First School

Frome Valley CofE First School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.