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Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
Dorchester · Dorset · DT2 9LW. primary · Voluntary aided school · State-funded · Ages 3 to 9. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Dorset index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Requires improvement
- KS2 RWM expected
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- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 18/09/2023. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
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What is Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School's Ofsted rating?
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School has an overall Ofsted grade of Requires improvement (published 18/09/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
Where is Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School?
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School is in Dorchester (DT2 9LW), Dorset. URN 113820.
How do I compare Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School with nearby schools?
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Inspection excerpt
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s in the national multiplication tests show pupils achieve well. In school, pupils demonstrate confidence and fluency in their recall and understanding of multiplication facts. Younger pupils achieve above the national average in the phonics screening test in Year 1. They benefit from systematic teaching of phonics…
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Other schools in Dorchester
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Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
URN: 113820
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Dorchester
Postcode: DT2 9LW
Ofsted overall: Requires improvement (18/09/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/113820/
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