- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well below the England average.
17 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1153%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 104
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.8
Schools in DT9
A postcode district in Dorset
- Postcode district
- 23 schools and nurseries
In short: DT9 is a postcode district in Dorset with 12 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2312 primary · 6 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All DT9 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DT9
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 DT9
12 in DT9, best first
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Sherborne, DT9 5NQ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
13 first choices, 13 offers made
Met the standard at 11100%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 130
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
25 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1195%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 143
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.3
Top Secondary Schools in DT9
6 in DT9, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
265 first choices, 234 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 1,569
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
Nurseries in DT9
8 in DT9, highest Ofsted grade first
Bradford Abbas Pre-School
Sherborne, DT9 6RF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Forget Me Not Day Nursery
Sherborne, DT9 4EQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Harlequins Pre-School
Sherborne, DT9 6AU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DT9
4 in DT9, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
265 first choices, 234 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 1,569
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
Leweston School
Sherborne, DT9 6EN · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 577
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Sherborne School
Sherborne, DT9 3AP · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 19 · Boys
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 538
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in DT9
4 in DT9. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Leweston School
Sherborne, DT9 6EN · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 577
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Sherborne Preparatory School
Sherborne, DT9 3NY · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 14
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 204
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Sherborne School
Sherborne, DT9 3AP · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 19 · Boys
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 538
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DT9, 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.
- Good10
- Not graded yet12
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in DT9 sit in 2 council areas. 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 DT9 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DT9 has 23 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 DT9
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 DT9
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DT9?
DT9 has 23 schools, including 12 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 4 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DT9?
The highest-ranked schools in DT9 on Eduscope are Thornford CofE Primary School, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Trent Young's CofE 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 DT9?
There are 4 independent schools in DT9. 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 DT9 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in DT9?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 23 schools in DT9 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.