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Piddle Valley Church of England First School
Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7QL, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.7 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
44
Capacity
115
Ages
2–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
38%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school offers a supportive learning environment for children aged 2 to 9. Although it serves a small community of just 44 pupils, which may limit some resources, the school performs better than 29% of schools in the area, indicating a solid level of educational quality. Parents can expect a nurturing atmosphere that fosters early development and learning.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.8%
White Other13.6%
traveller_irish4.5%
Location
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50.79357, -2.41719 · DT2 7QL
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN141804
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.piddlevalley.wessex.ac
Frequently asked questions
What is Piddle Valley Church of England First School rated by Ofsted?
Piddle Valley Church of England First School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2023.
Is Piddle Valley Church of England First School a good school?
Piddle Valley Church of England First School scores 28.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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