- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
59 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1146%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.8%
- Pupils
- 406
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.1
Schools in DT5
A postcode district in Dorset
- Postcode district
- 7 schools and nurseries
In short: DT5 is a postcode district in Dorset with 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries72 primary · 1 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All DT5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DT5
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 DT5
2 in DT5, best first
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas
Results close to the England average.
52 first choices, 52 offers made
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 769
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
Top Secondary Schools in DT5
1 in DT5, best first
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas
Results close to the England average.
52 first choices, 52 offers made
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 769
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
Nurseries in DT5
5 in DT5, highest Ofsted grade first
Allsorts Brackenbury
Portland, DT5 1JN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Doodlebugs Nursery
Portland, DT5 2NA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Haylands
Portland, DT5 2BD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DT5
1 in DT5, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas
Results close to the England average.
52 first choices, 52 offers made
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 769
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DT5, 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.
- Good4
- 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 DT5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DT5 has 7 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 DT5
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 DT5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DT5?
DT5 has 7 schools, including 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 5 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DT5?
The highest-ranked schools in DT5 on Eduscope are St George's Foundation Primary School, Atlantic Academy Portland. 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 DT5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in DT5 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.