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Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School

Details

Age Range3-9 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Voluntary controlled school
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityDorset
AddressDuck Street, DT2 7LA
School Websitewww.cerneabbas.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone1300341319
URN113759

School Census

Total 73
Girls/Boys 30/43
Girls/Boys Ratio 41.1%/58.9%
% pupils where English not first language 2.7%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 6
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 26.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/07/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
12/07/2023 Good
14/02/2011 Outstanding
Inspection Date 12/07/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 14/02/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
12 July 2023School inspection: GoodView
14 February 2011Full inspection: OutstandingView
27 September 2007Full inspection: SatisfactoryView
16 June 2003Full inspectionView

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications22
As First Preference11
As second preference5
As third preference6
Total Offers Made11
first preference offers11
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications29
As First Preference15
As second preference6
As third preference8
Total Offers Made15
first preference offers15
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.13%
Total Applications26
As First Preference17
As second preference7
As third preference2
Total Offers Made15
first preference offers15
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications26
As First Preference13
As second preference5
As third preference8
Total Offers Made14
first preference offers13
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications19
As First Preference13
As second preference3
As third preference3
Total Offers Made14
first preference offers13
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications29
As First Preference8
As second preference11
As third preference10
Total Offers Made8
first preference offers8
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications26
As First Preference11
As second preference10
As third preference5
Total Offers Made12
first preference offers11
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications22
As First Preference6
As second preference7
As third preference9
Total Offers Made6
first preference offers6
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications20
As First Preference10
As second preference7
As third preference3
Total Offers Made10
first preference offers10
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications19
As First Preference10
As second preference5
As third preference4
Total Offers Made10
first preference offers10
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications23
As First Preference14
As second preference2
As third preference7
Total Offers Made14
first preference offers14
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
90%
agree
8%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
88%
agree
10%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
63%
agree
33%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
10%
agree
10%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
4%
not applicable
73%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
83%
agree
15%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
58%
agree
13%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
not applicable
27%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
0%
no
0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
0%
agree
0%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
52%
agree
42%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
2%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
81%
agree
17%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
81%
agree
17%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
65%
agree
31%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
79%
agree
13%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
8%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
79%
agree
19%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
98%
no
2%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
96.1%
any other white background ethnic origin
2.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.3%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
97.3%
any other white background ethnic origin
2.7%

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