Piddle Valley Church of England First School
38%
Capacity
44
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Piddle Valley Church of England First School
Piddle Valley Church of England First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 9. The school has 44 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (38% of 115 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Piddle Valley Church of England First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jemma Moore, it falls under Dorset local authority.
Piddle Valley Church of England First School is a popular choice with families — it received 9 applications for 4 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Piddle Valley Church of England First School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Eco Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Piddle Valley Church of England First 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 | 2 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7QL |
| Headteacher | Jemma Moore |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 44 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.5% |
| School Capacity | 44 / 115 (38% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2024. 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed4
9
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Piddletrenthide, Dorchester
Dorset, DT2 7QL
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