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Frome Valley CofE First School
School Drive, Crossways, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8WR, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.6 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
154
Capacity
177
Ages
2–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 77%, this primary school has a supportive community, although it currently holds an Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement. The LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 7% of schools, suggesting there are areas that may need attention. Limited published data makes it challenging to assess academic performance comprehensively, but prospective parents may want to consider these factors when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
Parent View (22 responses)
★★★★★3.8
School keeps me informed
96%
My child feels safe
86%
My child is happy
86%
Good range of subjects
86%
School has high expectations
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
My child makes good progress
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School supports development
77%
Behaviour is good
73%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.6%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Black African1.3%
Location
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50.69986, -2.33250 · DT2 8WR
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN141777
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.frome.wessex.ac/
Frequently asked questions
What is Frome Valley CofE First School rated by Ofsted?
Frome Valley CofE First School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Frome Valley CofE First School a good school?
Frome Valley CofE First School scores 6.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Frome Valley CofE First School?
Based on 22 Ofsted Parent View responses, Frome Valley CofE First School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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