Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School

Voluntary controlled school·First school Dorchester, Dorset·DT2 7LA
School type
First school
Ages 3–9

Key Stage 2 performance

Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School is a first school for pupils aged 3–9. Pupils move on to a separate junior or middle school before Year 6, so the school does not enter pupils for the Key Stage 2 SATs and has no KS2 results to publish.

This applies to every first school in England — it does not mean data is missing. Ofsted judgements and school information are shown below.

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Early years provision
Good

About Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School

Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School is a primary school in Dorchester, Dorset, classified by the DfE as a voluntary controlled school with a Church of England religious character. Around 81 pupils aged 3 to 9 attend the school. The school holds a 'Good' judgement from Ofsted.

Its intake is relatively advantaged, with around 10% of pupils eligible for free school meals in the last six years versus about 24% nationally. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

School profile

Pupils on roll 81 % FSM ever-6 10.3% % EAL 1.2% Age range 3–9 Gender Mixed Religious character Church of England

Location

Nearby primary schools