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OpenPrimaryURN 150882

Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School

Academy converter · Blandford Forum · DT11 8WF

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 4–11

Pupils

183

Local authority

Dorset

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

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

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
150882

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

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

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 characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Salisbury
Governance
Academy trust: HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Hamwic Education Trust

Contact

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

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Ofsted

Latest inspection outcomes from Ofsted monthly management information. Report-card grades use the current framework where published; older OEIF grades are shown when that is the latest graded inspection.

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Source: Ofsted monthly management information