Best Schools in Dorchester
39 schools in Dorchester
Key Facts
- Dorchester has a total of 39 schools, with 81.8% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 100% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Dorchester outperform the national average, with 73.1% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61% nationally, and a spending per pupil of £7,244.
- Secondary schools in Dorchester show strong KS4 performance, with a Progress 8 score of 0.19, Attainment 8 score of 46.19, and 42.6% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- Dorchester's schools have a higher proportion of pupils with special educational needs, at 17.5% in primary and 21.4% in secondary schools, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.34 in primary schools and 17.31 in secondary schools.
Top Nurseries in Dorchester
15 nurseries in Dorchester
Top Primary Schools in Dorchester
19 primary schools in Dorchester
SP
Sunninghill Preparatory School
Dorchester, DT1 1EB
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils171
P/T Ratio–
Piddle Valley Church of England First School
Ofsted
Good
Dorchester, DT2 7QL
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–9
KS2 Expected–
Absence13.4%
Pupils44
P/T Ratio12.2
Dorchester Learning Centre
Ofsted
Good
Dorchester, DT2 9PS
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils53
P/T Ratio5.8
Broadmayne First School
Ofsted
Good
Dorchester, DT2 8PH
State · Primary · Ages 4–9
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.1%
Pupils148
P/T Ratio23.1
Top Secondary Schools in Dorchester
5 secondary schools in Dorchester
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown
Ofsted
Good
Dorchester, DT2 8SA
Academy · Middle · Ages 9–13
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils445
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Ofsted
Good
Dorchester, DT1 2DZ
Academy · Middle · Ages 9–13
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils717
Dorset Studio School
Ofsted
Good
Dorchester, DT2 8PX
Studio School · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.50
Attainment 829.1
Eng+Maths22%
Pupils325
Top Independent Schools in Dorchester
1 independent schools in Dorchester
Frequently Asked Questions
Dorchester has 39 schools, including 19 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 15 nurseries, 1 independent schools, 2 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Dorchester | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 81% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 55% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.19 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 46.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,511 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.