Best Primary Schools in Dorchester
19 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Dorchester, 19 primary schools, accounting for 48.7% of the total 39 schools, provide education to 2,735 pupils.
- Ofsted inspections in Dorchester show 81.8% of schools rated Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 0 Outstanding, 9 Good, 2 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate out of 11 inspected.
- In Dorchester's primary schools, 73.1% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, surpassing the national average of 61.0%, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.34.
- Dorchester's primary schools have 15.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, 8.1% with English as an additional language, and 17.5% with special educational needs, with £7,244 spent per pupil.
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
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School
Ofsted
Good
Dorchester, DT2 7LA
State · Primary · Ages 3–9
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.5%
Pupils81
P/T Ratio20.3
MN
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dorchester, DT2 0AX
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence5.9%
Pupils148
P/T Ratio20.0
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
Dorchester, DT2 9RD
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–9
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils149
P/T Ratio–
The Prince of Wales School
Ofsted
Good
Dorchester, DT1 2HH
State · Primary · Ages 2–9
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.9%
Pupils156
P/T Ratio21.7
Puddletown Church of England First School
Dorchester, DT2 8FZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–9
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.9%
Pupils135
P/T Ratio21.8
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Dorchester, DT2 9LW
State · Primary · Ages 3–9
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.6%
Pupils65
P/T Ratio16.3
CV
Cheselbourne Village School
Ofsted
Good
Dorchester, DT2 7NT
State · Primary · Ages 3–9
KS2 Expected–
Absence3.3%
Pupils51
P/T Ratio13.4
SC
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dorchester, DT2 0JP
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected82%
Absence5.6%
Pupils84
P/T Ratio17.1
Frome Valley CofE First School
Dorchester, DT2 8WR
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–9
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.6%
Pupils154
P/T Ratio26.0
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
Ofsted
Good
Dorchester, DT2 9AU
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected78%
Absence4.5%
Pupils114
P/T Ratio20.2
Damers First School
Dorchester, DT1 3DF
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–9
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.7%
Pupils477
P/T Ratio23.6
BN
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School
Dorchester, DT2 7BY
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected79%
Absence4.7%
Pupils109
P/T Ratio21.8
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 19 primary schools in Dorchester, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Dorchester | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 82% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 73% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 12% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,244 | £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.