# Piddle Valley Church of England First School — Dorchester, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 2 published reviews

## Contact

- **Address:** Piddletrenthide
- **Phone:** 20240117
- **Website:** http://www.piddlevalley.dorset.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/dorchester/piddle-valley-church-of-england-first-school-16514

## About

Welcome to Piddle Valley Church of England First School in Dorchester, UK, where a caring community and academic excellence come together to support the growth and development of our students. Our school is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that fosters a love of learning. We are proud to be part of the local community.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Nov 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Small School, Big Heart: We were a bit nervous about our child starting at a small school, but Piddle Valley has exceeded all our expectations. The teachers are brilliant and the school community is so welcoming. We feel lucky to have found such a great school in the area. *(Oct 2025)*
- **5/5** — A Wonderful School Experience: My child has thrived at Piddle Valley First School. The staff are caring and supportive, and the curriculum is engaging and challenging. I couldn't be happier with their progress! *(Oct 2025)*

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