
Puddletown Church of England First School
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 no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
DfE school census, 2025/26