Frome Valley CofE VA First School
Details
| Age Range | 5-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Address | School Drive, DT2 8WR |
| School Website | www.fromevalley.dorset.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1305852643 |
| URN | 141777 |
School Census
| Total | 164 |
| Girls/Boys | 69/95 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 42.1%/57.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 27 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 26.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/05/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/05/2013 | Good |
| 22/01/2008 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 22/05/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/01/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 29 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 30 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 44 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 31 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 38 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 62% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 8% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 56% |
| no | 44% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 96.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 97% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.6% |