2026 Best Secondary Schools in Dorchester Area

Dorchester's two secondary schools serve this historic market town as Dorset's county seat. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Dorset Studio School and The Thomas Hardye School. Families across Poundbury, Fordington, and the town centre benefit from close-knit schools with strong community connections in this distinctive rural setting. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.