Frome Valley CofE First School
Academy converterPrimaryAges 2–9MixedChurch of England
School Drive, Crossways, Dorchester, DT2 8WR
Headteacher · Mrs Clare Moore
From Get Information About Schools (DfE), updated 23 September 2026. Report a correction
Key facts
Pupils141Capacity 177
OfstedGraded inspectionInspected 14 January 2025
TrustWessex Multi Academy Trust
Free school meals21.8%
Ofsted
Inspection on 14 January 2025. Ofsted no longer gives an overall grade.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
- Early yearsRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Dorset council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in DorsetNearby schools for the same ages
- Broadmayne First School and Nursery2.3 mi
- Puddletown Church of England First School3.2 mi
- Bovington Academy3.8 mi
- Manor Park Church of England First School4.2 mi
- St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester4.3 mi