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Schools in DT3

A postcode district in Dorset

  • Postcode district
  • 14 schools and nurseries

In short: DT3 is a postcode district in Dorset with 8 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries148 primary · 3 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in DT3

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.

All DT3 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in DT3

8 in DT3, best first

Radipole Primary School

Weymouth, DT3 5HS · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

68 first choices, 58 offers made

Met the standard at 1160%

England 62%

Days missed
5.4%
Pupils
437
Pupils per teacher
24.3
View school Radipole Primary School

Chickerell Primary Academy

Weymouth, DT3 4AT · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

42 first choices, 51 offers made

Met the standard at 1152%

England 62%

Days missed
5.9%
Pupils
420
Pupils per teacher
24.0
View school Chickerell Primary Academy

Top Secondary Schools in DT3

3 in DT3, best first

Wey Valley Academy

Weymouth, DT3 5AN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

182 first choices, 182 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1638.9

England 46.2

Days missed
14.0%
Pupils
994
Pupils per teacher
17.5
View school Wey Valley Academy

Nurseries in DT3

5 in DT3, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in DT3

2 in DT3, by the school's Eduscope score

Westfield Arts College

Weymouth, DT3 6AA · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
233
Pupils per teacher
7.6
View school Westfield Arts College

Wyvern Academy

Weymouth, DT3 5AL · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.4%
Pupils
95
Pupils per teacher
27.2
View school Wyvern Academy

Special Schools in DT3

2 in DT3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Westfield Arts College

Weymouth, DT3 6AA · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
233
Pupils per teacher
7.6
View school Westfield Arts College

Wyvern Academy

Weymouth, DT3 5AL · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.4%
Pupils
95
Pupils per teacher
27.2
View school Wyvern Academy
The map

Every school in DT3, 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.

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Bincombe Valley Primary School, Needs attention in 3 areasRadipole Primary School, GoodWestfield Arts College, OutstandingWyvern Academy, GoodChickerell Primary Academy, GoodSt Andrew's Church of England Primary School, GoodWey Valley Academy, GoodPortesham Church of England Primary School, Good in every areaSt Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School, Good or betterChesil Bank Pre School, GoodScallywags Child Care Centre, GoodPreston Pre-School Ltd, GoodDucklings Pre-School, GoodRadipole Preschool, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good10
  • Not graded yet3
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 DT3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

DT3 has 14 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 DT3

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 DT3

How many schools are in DT3?

DT3 has 14 schools, including 8 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 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 DT3?

The highest-ranked schools in DT3 on Eduscope are St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School, Radipole Primary School, Chickerell Primary 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 DT3?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in DT3 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.

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