Best Girls Schools in Dorset
2 girls schools found
Key Facts
- In Dorset, single-sex girls' schools account for 0.6% of all schools, which is in line with the national average of 0.8%, with 2 schools available.
- There are 535 pupils in girls' schools in Dorset, with 34.4% having special educational needs, significantly higher than the national average of 13.0%.
- Girls' schools in Dorset have an Attainment 8 score of 39.70, lower than the national average of 46.10, and 0.0% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, with 0.0% eligible for free school meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 321 girls 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 | 39.7 | 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.