Best Boarding Schools in Dorset
13 boarding schools found
Key Facts
- There are 13 boarding schools in Dorset, accounting for 4.0% of all schools in the area, which is above the national average of 1.2%.
- These schools have a total of 3,742 pupils, with 0.0% eligible for free school meals, significantly lower than the national average of 23.8%.
- In terms of performance, 100.0% of boarding schools in Dorset are rated Good or Outstanding, with 0 Outstanding and 3 Good out of 3 inspected, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
- The schools have 29.1% of pupils with special educational needs, and an Attainment 8 score of 28.84, with 0.0% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English & maths, in Dorset.
Bryanston School
Blandford Forum, DT11 0PX
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
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Pupils778
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Clayesmore School
Blandford Forum, DT11 8LL
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
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Pupils489
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Hanford School
Blandford Forum, DT11 8HN
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–13 · Girls
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Pupils69
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Leweston School
Sherborne, DT9 6EN
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
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Pupils576
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Milton Abbey School
Blandford Forum, DT11 0BZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19
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Pupils218
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Port Regis Preparatory School
Shaftesbury, SP7 9QA
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
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Pupils317
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Sherborne Preparatory School
Sherborne, DT9 3NY
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–14
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Pupils198
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Sherborne School
Sherborne, DT9 3AP
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19 · Boys
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Pupils573
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Sherborne School for Girls
Sherborne, DT9 3QN
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
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Pupils466
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 321 boarding schools in Dorset, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 54% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.10 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 28.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 21% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,964 | £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.