How many pupils does Puddletown Church of England First School have?

Puddletown Church of England First School has 135 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Puddletown Church of England First School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Puddletown Church of England First School is part of WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Puddletown Church of England First School?

Puddletown Church of England First School is located at Dorchester Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FZ.

Puddletown Church of England First School

Dorchester Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FZ

Not rated

Inspected 3 June 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

4–9

Ages

135

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Puddletown Church of England First School

Puddletown Church of England First School is an academy converter in Dorchester, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–9. It has 135 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3% 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: 135 / 150 (90%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 3 June 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

Free school meals

EAL

3.0%

SEN support

20.7%

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

4.4%

Overall absence

9.6%

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.

6.2

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

21.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

5.11

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

£44,358

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,163 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£5,919

Spend per pupil

£6,585

Income per pupil

44%

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: Dorchester Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FZ
Phone: 01305848206
Headteacher: Anna Seal
Website: http://www.puddletownfirst.dorset.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Puddletown Church of England First School?: Puddletown Church of England First School is an academy converter in Dorchester, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–9.
How many pupils does Puddletown Church of England First School have?: Puddletown Church of England First School has 135 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Puddletown Church of England First School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Puddletown Church of England First School is part of WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Puddletown Church of England First School?: Puddletown Church of England First School is located at Dorchester Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FZ.

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