Frome Valley CofE First 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: https://www.frome.wessex.ac/
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
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.