- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
25 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1156%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 195
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.2
Schools in BH20
A postcode district in Dorset
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: BH20 is a postcode district in Dorset with 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries179 primary · 2 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All BH20 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BH20
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in BH20
9 in BH20, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
24 first choices, 26 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 180
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
15 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.3%
- Pupils
- 87
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
Top Secondary Schools in BH20
2 in BH20, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
156 first choices, 160 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,022
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
Nurseries in BH20
6 in BH20, highest Ofsted grade first
Blossom Childcare Nature Nursery Limited
Wareham, BH20 7BD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bovington Nursery
Bovington, BH20 6FD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Focus Nursery School
Wareham, BH20 4PH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BH20
2 in BH20, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
156 first choices, 160 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,022
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
Harbour School Dorset
Bh20 6nu · Secondary · Ages 10 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 31.5%
- Pupils
- 145
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.0
Special Schools in BH20
1 in BH20. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Harbour School Dorset
Bh20 6nu · Secondary · Ages 10 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 31.5%
- Pupils
- 145
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.0
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BH20, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good12
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every BH20 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BH20 has 17 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in BH20
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about BH20
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BH20?
BH20 has 17 schools, including 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BH20?
The highest-ranked schools in BH20 on Eduscope are The Purbeck School, Stoborough Church of England Primary School, Bovington Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in BH20?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in BH20 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.