Frome Valley CofE First School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Frome Valley CofE First School
Address: School Drive, Crossways
Town/City: Dorchester
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT2 8WR
Telephone Number: 01305 852643
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-9)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Wessex Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Wessex Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Clare Moore
Capacity: 177
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 141 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.8%

Location and administration

URN: 141777
DfE Number: 838/3024
UKPRN: 10049330
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: South Dorset (E14001485)
Electoral Ward: Crossways (E05012695)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)

Easting & Northing: 376614E, 88966N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 42' 1.8" N 2° 19' 56.57" W
Plus Code: 9C2VPM29+52

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Gemma Bridle - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Ms Bronwyn Croft - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Elizabeth De Bardi - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Mr Martin Mustoe - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 February 2028.
  • Jane Pridmore - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 December 2026.