Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Dorchester, South West DT2 7LA · Dorset
#35 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#422 of 15,697 nationally
About Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School is a local authority primary located in Dorchester, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 3–9. In 2025 it enrolled 77 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 93.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 35th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (94th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 77; capacity filled 102.7%.
There are 22 schools in Dorchester; Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School ranks 1st of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)5.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 77
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 5.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 102.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Piddle Valley Church of England First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
40 students · 4.7 km away
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
110 students · 4.9 km away
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
137 students · 7.7 km away
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
148 students · 8.7 km away
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
70 students · 9.4 km away
Cheselbourne Village School
DORCHESTER · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
49 students · 9.7 km away
Damers First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
475 students · 11 km away
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School
Sturminster Newton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
114 students · 11 km away
Sunninghill Preparatory School
Dorchester · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
167 students · 11 km away
The Thomas Hardye School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
2,014 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Halwill Community Primary School
Beaworthy · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
77 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury
Malmesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
77 students
Germoe Community Primary School
Penzance · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
76 students
Ruardean Church of England Primary School
Ruardean · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
76 students
Churchstanton Primary School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
78 students
St Wenn School
Bodmin · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
75 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School a good school?
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School has a Success Index (England) of 93.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #35 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School rank in South West?
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School ranks #35 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #422 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School?
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School had 77 students in 2025.
Is Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.