Establishment Frome Valley CofE VA First School

URN: 141777

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Address
School Drive, Crossways, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8WR
Local authority
Dorset (838)
Headteacher / Principal
Ms Julie Thorp
Phase of education
Primary
School type
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Academy sponsor
Wessex Multi Academy Trust
Gender of entry
Mixed
ID
URN: 141777, DfE number: 838/3024
UKPRN: 10049330
Establishment status
Open
Admissions policy
Not applicable
Telephone
01305852643
Ofsted rating
Good (Last inspection: 4 July 2023)
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Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Salisbury
Religious ethos
Does not apply
Boarders
No boarders
Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Official sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Number of pupils
160
Section 41 approved
Not applicable
Open date
1 April 2015
Reason establishment opened
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Closed date
Not recorded
Reason establishment closed
Not recorded
Special classes
No Special Classes
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18.1%
Date last changed / confirmed
26 September 2024
Type of SEN provision
Type of resourced provision
Not recorded
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Chair of local governing body

Chair of local governing body
Name Shared with Appointed by From To
Gemma Bridle Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 18 October 2023 17 October 2027

Local governors

Local governors
Name Shared with Appointed by From To
Martin Mustoe Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 7 February 2024 6 February 2028
Jane Pridmore Not recorded Foundation/sponsor members 1 January 2022 30 December 2026
Bronwyn Croft Not recorded Elected by school staff 1 September 2022 31 August 2026
Gemma Donnell Not recorded Foundation/sponsor members 1 September 2021 31 August 2025
Elizabeth De Bardi Not recorded Elected by parents 1 September 2020 30 November 2024
Julie Thorp Not recorded Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal 1 April 2015 Not recorded

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Name Role Appointed by From To
Royston Pinder Local governor Appointed by foundation/Trust 28 September 2020 27 September 2024
Andrew Greenman Local governor Appointed by foundation/Trust 7 February 2024 20 May 2024
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Government office region (GOR)
South West
District
Dorset
Ward
Crossways
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Urban/rural description
(England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Government Statistical Service (GSS) local authority code
X999999
Easting
376614
Northing
88966
Unique property reference number (UPRN)
Middle super output area (MSOA) Help with middle super output area Opens a dialog
Dorset 036
Lower super output area (LSOA) Help with lower super output area Opens a dialog
Dorset 036C
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School capacity

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This information is compiled from the data returned by establishments for their establishment's situation on the third Thursday in January, in the spring school census data collection return.

This field shows whether a pupil's family have claimed eligibility for free school meals as reported in the annual spring school census. Pupils or their parents are able to claim free school meals if they receive a qualifying benefit. This field does not show pupils who actually received free school meals but the number of those who are eligible to receive them.

Free school meals

This field is not editable by establishment users as it is populated by the DfE using the underlying data from the schools, pupils and their characteristics statistical release published each summer. The figures used are the performance table figures which ensures GIAS and the Find and Compare Schools in England service are consistent.

This information is compiled from the data returned by establishments for their establishment's situation on the third Thursday in January, in the spring school census data collection return.

This field shows whether a pupil's family have claimed eligibility for free school meals as reported in the annual spring school census. Pupils or their parents are able to claim free school meals if they receive a qualifying benefit. This field does not show pupils who actually received free school meals but the percentage of those who are eligible to receive them.

Middle super output area (MSOA)

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Lower super output area (LSOA)

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