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Puddletown Church of England First School
Dorchester Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FZ, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.4 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
135
Capacity
150
Ages
4–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
Rated as Good by Ofsted, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 4 to 9, with a strong parent satisfaction rate of 87%. While the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 36% of schools, specific academic performance data is limited. Overall, it appears to be a solid choice for families seeking a nurturing educational setting.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (54 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
91%
Good range of subjects
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
My child makes good progress
85%
School keeps me informed
83%
Behaviour is good
82%
Progress is communicated
74%
School has high expectations
72%
School supports development
69%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.9%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Location
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50.74634, -2.34194 · DT2 8FZ
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN141806
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Puddletown Church of England First School rated by Ofsted?
Puddletown Church of England First School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2025.
Is Puddletown Church of England First School a good school?
Puddletown Church of England First School scores 36.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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 Puddletown Church of England First School?
Based on 54 Ofsted Parent View responses, Puddletown Church of England First School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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