Piddle Valley Church of England First School Catchment Area
Piddle Valley Church of England First School is a academy converter primary school in Dorchester, Dorset , serving pupils aged 2–9, with 44 pupils, and a capacity of 115 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2–9
Age range
44
Pupils
115
Capacity
38%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Piddle Valley Church of England First School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Piddle Valley Church of England 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.
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 →Piddle Valley Church of England First School — School Information
- Full address
- Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, DT2 7QL
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–9 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 20.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141804
Other Primary Schools in Dorchester
If Piddle Valley Church of England 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
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DT2 7LA
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
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Frequently Asked Questions — Piddle Valley Church of England First School
Is Piddle Valley Church of England First School oversubscribed? ▾
Piddle Valley Church of England First School has a capacity of 115 places and currently has 44 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.
What is the admissions policy for Piddle Valley Church of England First School? ▾
Piddle Valley Church of England 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 Piddle Valley Church of England First School cover? ▾
Piddle Valley Church of England First School is a primary school in Dorchester, Dorset, serving pupils aged 2–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Piddle Valley Church of England First School? ▾
Piddle Valley Church of England First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.