Frome Valley CofE First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Dorchester, South West DT2 8WR · Dorset
#925 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#8562 of 15,697 nationally
About Frome Valley CofE First School
Frome Valley CofE First School is a academy primary located in Dorchester, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–9. In 2025 it enrolled 141 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 47.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 925th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (47th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 141; capacity filled 79.7%.
There are 22 schools in Dorchester; Frome Valley CofE First School ranks 16th 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%)21.8%
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 Frome Valley CofE First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 141
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 21.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 79.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Frome Valley CofE First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Broadmayne First School and Nursery
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
139 students · 3.7 km away
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
441 students · 5.2 km away
Puddletown Church of England First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
134 students · 5.2 km away
Dorset Studio School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
332 students · 5.5 km away
Bovington Academy
Wareham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students · 6.2 km away
Manor Park Church of England First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
396 students · 6.8 km away
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
177 students · 6.9 km away
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
714 students · 7.0 km away
Sunninghill Preparatory School
Dorchester · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
167 students · 7.2 km away
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Wareham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
81 students · 7.8 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Troon Community Primary School
Camborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
141 students
Shrewton CofE Primary School
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
141 students
Ashlands Church of England Primary School
Crewkerne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
141 students
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
141 students
Beaminster St Mary's Academy
Beaminster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
Blackawton Primary School
Totnes · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
140 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Frome Valley CofE First School a good school?
Frome Valley CofE First School has a Success Index (England) of 47.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #925 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 Frome Valley CofE First School rank in South West?
Frome Valley CofE First School ranks #925 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #8562 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Frome Valley CofE First School?
Frome Valley CofE First School had 141 students in 2025.
Is Frome Valley CofE First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Frome Valley CofE First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Frome Valley CofE First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Frome Valley CofE First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.