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Puddletown Church of England First School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Puddletown Church of England First School is a academy converter primary school in Dorchester, Dorset , serving pupils aged 4–9, with 135 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–9

Age range

135

Pupils

150

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Puddletown Church of England First School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Puddletown 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.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Puddletown Church of England First School — School Information

Full address
Dorchester Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, DT2 8FZ
Local authority
Dorset
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–9 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
11.1% of pupils
DfE URN
141806

Other Primary Schools in Dorchester

If Puddletown Church of England First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dorchester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Puddletown Church of England First School

Is Puddletown Church of England First School oversubscribed?

Puddletown Church of England First School is operating close to its capacity of 150 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Puddletown Church of England First School?

Puddletown 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 Puddletown Church of England First School cover?

Puddletown Church of England First School is a primary school in Dorchester, Dorset, serving pupils aged 4–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Puddletown Church of England First School?

Puddletown Church of England First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.