Best Nurseries in Dorset
137 nurseries found
Key Facts
- In Dorset, there are 137 nurseries, accounting for 42.7% of the total 321 nurseries in the area.
- Ofsted ratings show that 32 nurseries in Dorset have an Outstanding rating and 56 have a Good rating, serving a total of 8,655 pupils across the county.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 137 nurseries in Dorset, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 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.