Best Grammar Schools in Dorset
4 grammar schools found
Key Facts
- In Dorset, there are 4 grammar schools, accounting for 1.2% of the total 321 schools in the region, with a total of 1,859 pupils.
- All inspected grammar schools in Dorset have achieved a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, with 0 Outstanding and 1 Good out of 1 inspected.
- The grammar schools in Dorset have an average Attainment 8 score of 25.40, significantly lower than the national average of 46.10, and only 0.6% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths.
- Compared to the national averages, grammar schools in Dorset have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 40.3% with special educational needs, against national figures of 23.8% and 13.0% respectively.
Bryanston School
Blandford Forum, DT11 0PX
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils778
P/T Ratio–
Sherborne School
Sherborne, DT9 3AP
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils573
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 grammar schools in Dorset, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.10 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 25.4 | 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.