Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School is a primary school (Voluntary aided school), ages 3–9, in Dorchester, DT2, in the Dorset council area. It has 60 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (27 January 2026): Report card: Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1 area.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1 area — inspected 27 January 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Early years | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 60 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 13.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 8.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 9.23% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.54% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- Portesham Church of England Primary School
- Damers First School
- The Prince of Wales School
- St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
- Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
- St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
- Manor Park Church of England First School
- Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School