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Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School

Academy converter · Blandford Forum · DT11 8WF

Ages 4–11 · 183 pupils · Dorset

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Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill92%

183 pupils · 200 places

Pupils on roll
183
Boys / girls
88 / 95
School capacity
200
Capacity fill
183 / 200 (92%)
Free school meals
14.2%
FSM pupils
26
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Salisbury
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Hamwic Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Fiona Waller

Location

Address
Newfield Road, Pimperne
Postcode
DT11 8WF
Town
Blandford Forum
County
Dorset
Local authority
Dorset
District
Dorset
Constituency
North Dorset
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Blandford Forum, Dorset, 183 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 14.2%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Salisbury.

Open schools in Blandford Forum
18
Primary schools in Blandford Forum
10
Academies among open schools in Blandford Forum
50% (9)
Open schools in DT11
19
Primary in DT11
11
Open schools in Dorset LA
184
Primary in Dorset LA
119

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Blandford ForumNear DT11

  • Downlands Community School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Blandford Forum · DT11 8BG · Dorset

    Ages 3–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM4.7%
    • Demand1.00

    1.4 miles away

  • Milldown CofE Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Blandford Forum · DT11 7SN · Dorset

    Ages 4–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM23.0%
    • Demand1.13

    2.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Fiona Waller
Telephone
01258452025
Website
www.pimperne.dorset.sch.uk

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