Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
72%
Capacity
65
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 65 pupils on roll, operating at 72% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Emma Sleightholme, it falls under Dorset local authority.
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School is a popular choice with families — it received 10 applications for 5 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 3 were first-preference applications.
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 16 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Swimming, Athletics, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided 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 | 3 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Winterbourne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9LW |
| Headteacher | Emma Sleightholme |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 65 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.6% |
| School Capacity | 65 / 90 (72% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. 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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
10
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
3 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Winterbourne Abbas, Dorchester
Dorset, DT2 9LW
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