Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School

About Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School

Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School is an academy converter in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 188 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Dorset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

188 / 200 (94%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Newfield Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8WF

Phone

01258452025

Headteacher

Fiona Waller

Website

www.pimperne.dorset.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School?

Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School is an academy converter in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School have?

Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School has 188 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School is part of HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School?

Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School is located at Newfield Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8WF.