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Best 3 Primary schools in Dorchester – comparison

Comparison of primary schools: Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Dorchester; Piddle Valley Church of England First School (Primary) in Dorchester; Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School (Primary) in Dorchester — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School, Piddle Valley Church of England First School and Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School. They are primary phase and voluntary controlled school and academy converter type located around Dorchester, Dorset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–20–25%; all within the WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School
DT2 0AX
Phase / Type
Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 0AX
Ofsted
2 12 May 2024
Pupils
≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Dorset (838)
Website
www.greenford.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone
01300320644
Piddle Valley Church of England First School
DT2 7QL
Phase / Type
Primary • Academy converter
Location
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7QL
Ofsted
2 15 Jan 2024
Pupils
≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website
www.piddlevalley.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone
01300348219
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School
DT2 7LA
Phase / Type
Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 7LA
Ofsted
2 25 Sep 2023
Pupils
≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Dorset (838)
Website
www.cerneabbas.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone
01300341319
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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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