Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Dorchester, South West DT2 9LW · Dorset
#376 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#3815 of 15,697 nationally
About Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided 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 60 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 70.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 376th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (71th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 60; capacity filled 66.7%.
There are 22 schools in Dorchester; Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School ranks 7th 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%)13.3%
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 Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 60
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 13.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 66.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Portesham Church of England Primary School
Weymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
46 students · 5.0 km away
Damers First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
475 students · 5.5 km away
The Prince of Wales School
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
156 students · 6.1 km away
The Thomas Hardye School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
2,014 students · 6.1 km away
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
148 students · 6.2 km away
Dorchester Middle School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
527 students · 6.4 km away
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
115 students · 6.9 km away
Sunninghill Preparatory School
Dorchester · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
167 students · 7.5 km away
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
714 students · 7.7 km away
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
177 students · 7.8 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Boscastle Community Primary School
Boscastle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
60 students
Calstock Community Primary School
Calstock · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
60 students
Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Stroud · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
60 students
All Saints CofE VC Infants School
Dulverton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
60 students
Filleigh Community Primary School
Barnstaple · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
61 students
Lynton Church of England Primary School
Lynton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
61 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School a good school?
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School has a Success Index (England) of 70.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #376 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 Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School rank in South West?
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School ranks #376 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #3815 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School?
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School had 60 students in 2025.
Is Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.