Puddletown Church of England First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Dorchester, South West DT2 8FZ · Dorset
#148 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#1527 of 15,697 nationally
About Puddletown Church of England First School
Puddletown Church of England First School is a academy primary located in Dorchester, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–9. In 2025 it enrolled 134 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 84.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 148th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (84th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 134; capacity filled 89.3%.
There are 22 schools in Dorchester; Puddletown Church of England First School ranks 4th 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%)9%
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 Puddletown Church of England First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 134
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 89.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Puddletown Church of England First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
441 students · 485 m away
Frome Valley CofE First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
141 students · 5.2 km away
Dorset Studio School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
332 students · 5.4 km away
Milborne St Andrew First School
Blandford Forum · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
43 students · 5.5 km away
Cheselbourne Village School
DORCHESTER · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
49 students · 5.9 km away
Broadmayne First School and Nursery
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
139 students · 7.4 km away
Sunninghill Preparatory School
Dorchester · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
167 students · 7.4 km away
Piddle Valley Church of England First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
40 students · 7.5 km away
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
177 students · 7.5 km away
Manor Park Church of England First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
396 students · 7.7 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Teignmouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
134 students
Pewsey Primary School
Pewsey · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
134 students
St James Church of England First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
134 students
Lift Callowell
Stroud · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
134 students
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
134 students
Hope Brook CofE Primary School
Longhope · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
134 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Puddletown Church of England First School a good school?
Puddletown Church of England First School has a Success Index (England) of 84.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #148 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 Puddletown Church of England First School rank in South West?
Puddletown Church of England First School ranks #148 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #1527 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Puddletown Church of England First School?
Puddletown Church of England First School had 134 students in 2025.
Is Puddletown Church of England First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Puddletown Church of England First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Puddletown Church of England First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Puddletown Church of England First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.