Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School — Primary School in Dorchester

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Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School

Dorchester, DT2 9LW

65 Pupils

90 Capacity

3–9 Age Range

4.60% FSM %

37 Boys

28 Girls

About Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School

Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Dorchester, Dorset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 3–9 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 65 pupils on roll. School capacity: 90. Current headteacher: Emma Sleightholme.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided 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	Winterborne & Broadmayne
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	10080158
URN	113820
Data Last Updated	24-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Miss Jan Griffiths	Chair of Governors	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Peter Steel	Chair of Governors	07/02/2022	31/08/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Gordon	Governor	25/03/2024	24/03/2027	Elected by parents
Miss Jan Griffiths	Governor	06/12/2021	05/12/2025	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Mandy Joslin	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rosie Masters	Governor	17/07/2023	16/07/2027	Appointed by LA
Mr Jeremy Messenger	Governor	16/11/2023	15/11/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Harry Offer	Governor	04/10/2021	03/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Zita Ronald	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Emma Sleightholme	Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Rev Teresa Stewart-Sykes	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr David Taylor	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

Portesham Church of England Primary School

4.98 km • Weymouth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School?

Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Dorchester, Dorset.

How many pupils does Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School have?

Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School has 65 pupils, with a capacity of 90.

What is the age range at Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School?

Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9.

Is Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School a faith school?

Yes, Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School?

The Executive Headteacher at Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School is Mrs Emma Sleightholme.

Where is Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School located?

Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School is at Winterbourne Abbas, Dorchester, DT2 9LW, in the Dorset local authority, South West.

Does Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School currently open?

Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School is currently open.

Contact

Executive Headteacher

Mrs Emma Sleightholme

Winterbourne Abbas, Dorchester, DT2 9LW

01305889297

www.winterbournevalley.dorset.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 113820

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026