Frome Valley CofE VA First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Drive Crossways Dorchester Dorset DT2 8WR |
| Reference Number | 141777 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 160 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55%
Girls: 45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| 2 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 3 | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| 4 | 13 | 7 | 20 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.3% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-02-12 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-14 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2023-07-04 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-01-11 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-04-08 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Frome Valley CofE VA First School | ||
| 2013-05-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-01-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-01-14 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-05-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-01-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-01-14 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 8 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 4 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 3 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 2 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 17 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 17 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 17 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 4 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 17 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 3 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 10 | 7 |
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4.28 miles |
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St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
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4.35 miles |
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Sunninghill Preparatory School
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4.46 miles |
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