What ages does Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School teach?

Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School teaches children aged 4 to 11. It is a primary school in Blandford Forum.

Who is the headteacher of Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School?

The headteacher of Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School is Mrs Fiona Waller, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.

How many pupils are at Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School?

Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School has 183 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 4 to 11.

Is Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School full?

Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School has capacity for 200 pupils and 183 on roll (92%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School a faith school?

Yes. Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School is designated Church of England, in the Diocese of Salisbury.

Does Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School have a nursery?

No. The schools register records Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School as having no nursery classes.

Is Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School part of an academy trust?

Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School is part of HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

What is Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School's absence rate?

Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School's overall absence rate is 4.8% in the latest published census.

What are Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School's exam results?

Where the Department for Education has published them, Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School's key stage results are shown in the results section on this page, with the last three years so you can see the trend rather than a single year.

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Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School

Newfield Road, Pimperne, Blandford Forum, DT11 8WF

Phase: Primary
School type: Academy converter
Ages: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Trust: HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Waller
Diocese: Diocese of Salisbury
Sponsor: Hamwic Education Trust
Constituency: North Dorset
Setting: Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 200
Pupils on roll: 183
URN: 150882
Local authority: Dorset
Website: School website
Telephone: 01258452025

About this school

Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School is a Church of England primary academy in Blandford Forum. It teaches children aged 4 to 11 and has 183 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School under its current framework. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in July 2024, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

Exam results

Key stage 2 (end of primary school)

Measure	2024/25
Pupils at the end of key stage 2	27
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths	63%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths	11%
Expected standard in reading	70%
Expected standard in maths	70%
Expected standard in grammar, punctuation and spelling	70%
Average scaled score in reading	106.0
Average scaled score in maths	104.0

How Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School compares

Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School ranked 33rd of 89 primary schools in Dorset for KS2 results in 2024/25. Its KS2 result was higher than 47% of England primary schools that published results in 2024/25. Its absence rate was lower than 66% of England schools in 2024/25.

School	KS2 RWM (2024/25)	Absence	FSM (6 years)	Pupils	Distance
This school	63%	4.8%	9.6%	183	—
Downlands Community School	42%	4.6%	5.8%	201	1.4 miles
Milldown CofE Academy	48%	6.2%	23.2%	200	2.0 miles
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School	64%	6.5%	27.9%	411	2.1 miles
Durweston Church of England Primary School	80%	6.8%	10.6%	144	2.9 miles
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School	67%	5.1%	30.6%	208	2.9 miles

Results reflect each school's cohort as much as its teaching, and free school meals share is context, not a judgement. Small gaps between neighbouring schools are rarely meaningful on their own.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 9.57%
English as an additional language: 6.4%
Overall absence: 4.75%
Persistent absence: 9.83%

Location

Nearby schools

Downlands Community School
Primary · Blandford Forum

1.4 miles
Milldown CofE Academy
Primary · Blandford Forum

2.0 miles
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School
Primary · Blandford Forum

2.1 miles
Durweston Church of England Primary School
Primary · Blandford Forum

2.9 miles
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School
Primary · Blandford Forum

2.9 miles

Other schools in Blandford Forum

Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School ranks 6th of the 9 ranked primary schools in Blandford Forum.

Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School Primary
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School Primary
Downlands Community School Primary
Durweston Church of England Primary School Primary
Milborne St Andrew First School Primary
Milldown CofE Academy Primary
Shillingstone Church of England Primary School Primary
Spetisbury CofE Primary School Primary
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford Primary
The Blandford School Secondary
The Forum Centre Local authority maintained schools
The Forum School Special schools

Common questions

What ages does Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School teach?: Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School teaches children aged 4 to 11. It is a primary school in Blandford Forum.
Who is the headteacher of Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School?: The headteacher of Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School is Mrs Fiona Waller, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
How many pupils are at Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School?: Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School has 183 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 4 to 11.
Is Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School full?: Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School has capacity for 200 pupils and 183 on roll (92%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School a faith school?: Yes. Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School is designated Church of England, in the Diocese of Salisbury.
Does Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School have a nursery?: No. The schools register records Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School as having no nursery classes.
Is Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School part of an academy trust?: Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School is part of HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
How does Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School compare with other schools in Dorset?: Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School ranked 33rd of 89 primary schools in Dorset for key stage 2 results. Its KS2 result was higher than 47% of England primary schools that published results in 2024/25. Its absence rate was lower than 66% of England schools in 2024/25. Results reflect each cohort as well as the school, so treat rankings as a starting point.
What is Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School's absence rate?: Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School's overall absence rate is 4.8% in the latest published census.
What are Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School's exam results?: Where the Department for Education has published them, Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School's key stage results are shown in the results section on this page, with the last three years so you can see the trend rather than a single year.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 3 July 2026.