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Puddletown Church of England First School

Ages 4–9135 pupilsChurch of England
Dorchester, DT2 8FZ
Dorset

Puddletown Church of England First School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 9 in Dorchester, within the Dorset local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 135 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Dorchester can view Puddletown Church of England First School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Dorchester (DT2 8FZ), Puddletown Church of England First School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence10.6%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals9.0%England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in DorchesterSee the full area report for DT2 8FZ