Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School Catchment Area
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Dorchester, Dorset , serving pupils aged 3–9, with 81 pupils, and a capacity of 75 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–9
Age range
81
Pupils
75
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School is managed by Dorset and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School — School Information
- Full address
- Duck Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, DT2 7LA
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–9 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 7.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113759
Other Primary Schools in Dorchester
If Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dorchester are the next closest alternatives.
Broadmayne First School Catchment Area
Community school · DT2 8PH
The Prince of Wales School Catchment Area
Community school · DT1 2HH
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DT2 0AX
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · DT2 0JP
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · DT2 9AU
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · DT2 9LW
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School
Is Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School currently has 81 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 75 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School? ▾
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Dorset before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School cover? ▾
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School is a primary school in Dorchester, Dorset, serving pupils aged 3–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School? ▾
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.