Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School

Duck Street, Dorchester, DT2 7LA
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Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School
Dorchester, DT2 7LA
81 Pupils
75 Capacity
3–9 Age Range
7.40% FSM %
52 Boys
29 Girls
About Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School

Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Dorchester and the surrounding area in Dorset with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 3–9 is part of the South West region.

It has 81 pupils on roll. School capacity: 75. Current headteacher: Catherine Cresswell.

Information on Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Dorset
Region South West
Administrative District Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency West Dorset
Ward Chalk Valleys
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10080167
URN 113759
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Doctor Barbara Southcott Chair of Governors 02/12/2022 03/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Daphne Burnham Governor 03/05/2025 02/05/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Valerie Champion Governor 10/07/2025 10/07/2029 Appointed by LA
Mrs Catherine Cresswell Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Alexandra Digby Governor 05/02/2026 04/02/2030 Elected by parents
Mr Fergus Grimes Governor 23/04/2024 22/04/2028 Elected by parents
Dr Fiona Hyden Governor 05/05/2025 04/05/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Dr Rebecca Macmillan Governor 28/06/2021 27/06/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Leonora Phelan Governor 13/09/2022 12/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jenny Rees Governor 10/09/2024 09/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Justin Rush Governor 28/06/2025 27/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alexandra Ryan Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Piddle Valley Church of England First School
4.7 km • Dorchester
Other
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School
4.95 km • Dorchester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Dorchester, Dorset.
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School has 81 pupils, with a capacity of 75.
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9.
Yes, Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School is Mrs Catherine Cresswell.
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School is at Duck Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, DT2 7LA, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School: Does not have a sixth form.
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Catherine Cresswell
Duck Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, DT2 7LA
01300341319
www.cerneabbas.dorset.sch.uk
Location
DT2 7LA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113759
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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