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Puddletown Church of England First School

Dorset, DT2 8FZPrimaryAges 4–9MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Puddletown Church of England First School

Puddletown Church of England First School is a state primary in Dorset for children aged 4 to 9, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated it Good across the board. While the data doesn't include specific KS2 SATs results for the school itself, the local authority average for KS2 attainment sits at 56, which gives a useful benchmark for parents comparing schools in the area. The school is clearly popular with local families: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 43 applications for just 21 places, with all 21 first-preference applicants offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of just over two applicants per place tells you this is a school that local parents actively want, and it's worth noting that the school's capacity is 150, with 135 pupils currently on roll, so there is a little breathing room but not much.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressDorchester Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FZ
HeadteacherAnna Seal
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils135
Free School Meals (FSM)11.1%
School Capacity135 / 150 (90% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 8 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomForest SchoolDining HallMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsCross CountryTennisAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirFilm ClubChessGardening

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.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:30

After-school care

15:15-17:00

Source: puddletownfirst.dorset.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Puddletown Church of England First School

Puddletown 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.