How many pupils does Damers First School have?

Damers First School has 477 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Damers First School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Damers First School is part of WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Damers First School?

Damers First School is located at Liscombe Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3DF.

Damers First School

Liscombe Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3DF

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

4–9

Ages

477

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Damers First School

Damers First School is an academy converter in Dorchester, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–9. It has 477 pupils on roll. It is part of WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. 19.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–9
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 477 / 600 (80%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

19.2%

Free school meals

13.1%

EAL

5.7%

SEN support

17.4%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

4.3%

Overall absence

8.6%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

20.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

23.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

20.53

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.7 vs 2023/24

£45,674

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£633 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

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

£5,895

Spend per pupil

£6,688

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Liscombe Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3DF
Phone: 01305264924
Headteacher: Louise Greenham
Website: http://www.damers.dorset.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Damers First School?: Damers First School is an academy converter in Dorchester, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–9.
How many pupils does Damers First School have?: Damers First School has 477 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Damers First School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Damers First School is part of WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Damers First School?: Damers First School is located at Liscombe Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3DF.

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