Piddle Valley Church of England First School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Piddle Valley Church of England First School
Address: Piddletrenthide
Town/City: Dorchester
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT2 7QL
Telephone Number: 01300 348219
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 Jemma Moore
Capacity: 115
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 40 (40% boys & 60% girls)
Enrollment: 35% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.5%

Location and administration

URN: 141804
DfE Number: 838/3350
UKPRN: 10049307
UPRN: 10002641212
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: West Dorset (E14001575)
Electoral Ward: Chalk Valleys (E05012687)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)

Easting & Northing: 370692E, 99417N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 47' 39.15" N 2° 25' 1.44" W
Plus Code: 9C2VQHVM+M5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Lucy Bowtell - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 December 2028.
  • Mr Ross Horrigan - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 21 November 2028.
  • Dan Hunwick - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 March 2027.
  • Scott Marshall - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 March 2027.
  • Mrs Jemma Moore - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Vicki Nelson - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 March 2028.
  • Kerry Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Stephen Waine - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 May 2026.
  • Ms Julie Watts - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 March 2030.