Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School
94%
Capacity
188
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 188 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 200 places).
Ofsted has rated Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Fiona Waller, it falls under Dorset local authority.
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 69 applications for 30 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School include Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Cross Country, Athletics, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Eco Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Pimperne Church of England VC Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Newfield Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8WF |
| Headteacher | Fiona Waller |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 188 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.6% |
| School Capacity | 188 / 200 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Sept 2018): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2014. 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
69
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Newfield Road, Blandford Forum
Dorset, DT11 8WF
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