VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
Requires Improvementgraded 03/07/2023Ages 3–965 pupilsChurch of England
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 9 in Dorchester, within the Dorset local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 65 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 03/07/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Dorchester can view Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 03/07/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.4%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence7.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher16.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals13.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language8.3%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
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