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Piddle Valley Church of England First School

Dorset, DT2 7QLPrimaryAges 2–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
4 1st-choice / 4 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Piddle Valley Church of England First School

Parents considering Piddle Valley Church of England First School will find a small, sought-after village school with strong signals of local confidence. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school was oversubscribed by a ratio of 2.25 to one, receiving nine applications for just four places, with all four first-preference applicants offered a spot. This level of demand from local families suggests the school is well-regarded in the community, though no parent-view survey data is available in the most recent inspection to confirm satisfaction levels directly. With just 44 pupils on roll against a capacity of 115, the school is operating well below its maximum size, which may reflect its rural location and the age range it serves (2 to 9 years). The school is a Church of England first school, led by headteacher Jemma Moore, and offers nursery provision for younger children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPiddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7QL
HeadteacherJemma Moore
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils44
Free School Meals (FSM)20.5%
School Capacity44 / 115 (38% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolPlaying FieldsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

DanceSwimmingAthleticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingEco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

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Piddle Valley Church of England 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.