- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
27 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 187
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.2
Schools in DT11
A postcode district in Dorset
- Postcode district
- 32 schools and nurseries
In short: DT11 is a postcode district in Dorset with 17 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3217 primary · 7 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated
All DT11 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DT11
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 DT11
17 in DT11, best first
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School
Blandford Forum, DT11 8WF · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
16 first choices, 19 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 183
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
Durweston Church of England Primary School
Blandford Forum, DT11 0QA · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
15 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.8%
- Pupils
- 144
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.2
Top Secondary Schools in DT11
7 in DT11, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
199 first choices, 202 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,103
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.4
Nurseries in DT11
13 in DT11, highest Ofsted grade first
Blandford Opportunity Group
Blandford Forum, DT11 7BU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Muddy Monkies
Blandford Forum, DT11 9HN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Archbishop Wake Nursery
Blandford Forum, DT11 8SW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DT11
5 in DT11, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
199 first choices, 202 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,103
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.4
The Forum School
Blandford Forum, DT11 0QS · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 31
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Bryanston School
Blandford Forum, DT11 0PX · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 776
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in DT11
2 in DT11. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Luccombe Hub
Blandford Forum, DT11 0BD · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 26
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The Forum School
Blandford Forum, DT11 0QS · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 31
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in DT11
6 in DT11. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Luccombe Hub
Blandford Forum, DT11 0BD · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 26
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The Forum School
Blandford Forum, DT11 0QS · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 31
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Bryanston School
Blandford Forum, DT11 0PX · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 776
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DT11, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good15
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet14
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 DT11 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DT11 has 32 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 DT11
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 DT11
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DT11?
DT11 has 32 schools, including 17 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 6 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DT11?
The highest-ranked schools in DT11 on Eduscope are Spetisbury CofE Primary School, Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School, Durweston Church of England Primary School. 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 many private schools are in DT11?
There are 6 independent schools in DT11. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in DT11 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in DT11?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 32 schools in DT11 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.