Puddletown Church of England First School
90%
Capacity
135
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Puddletown Church of England First School
Puddletown Church of England First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 9. The school has 135 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 150 places).
Ofsted has rated Puddletown Church of England First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anna Seal, it falls under Dorset local authority.
Puddletown Church of England First School is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 21 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
Puddletown Church of England First School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 87% recommending the school (54 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Puddletown Church of England First School include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Forest School, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cross Country, Tennis, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Puddletown 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 | 4 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Dorchester Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FZ |
| Headteacher | Anna Seal |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 135 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.1% |
| School Capacity | 135 / 150 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
54 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
43
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dorchester Road, Dorchester
Dorset, DT2 8FZ
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