How many state-funded options are listed in Dorchester?

This page currently lists 18 state-funded schools in Dorchester. The exact total can change as official data and school status updates are refreshed.

How are state primary schools in Dorchester ranked?

We rank schools using KS2 attainment, inspection outcomes, and wider school data so you can compare more than just a single headline measure. Use the filters and map to narrow the list further.

Does this page include academies and maintained primary schools in Dorchester?

Yes. The state category is based on the underlying sector value in our database, so it can include academies, maintained schools, and other state-funded institutions within this primary schools group.

Best State Primary Schools in Dorchester

Browse state-funded primary and all-through schools using the same ranking and map tools as the main hub. This page currently lists 18 schools in Dorchester. Schools featured here include Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney, Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School and Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School.

Key Performance Metrics for Dorchester

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Dorchester61%

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Dorchester7%

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Dorchester88%

England82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Dorchester6.7/10

England7.3/10

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Dorchester

61%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Dorchester

7%vsEngland

% students reaching expected standard in science

Dorchester

88%vsEngland

82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Dorchester

6.7/10vsEngland

7.3/10

Top schools in Dorchester

Showing 1-18 of 18 schools

Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
Litton Cheney
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School
Buckland Newton
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Evershot
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown
Puddletown
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School
Maiden Newton
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Poundbury
Dorchester Middle School
Dorchester Town Centre
Broadmayne First School
Broadmayne
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School
Cerne Abbas
Damers First School
Poundbury
Frome Valley CofE First School
Crossways
Manor Park Church of England First School
Poundbury
Piddle Valley Church of England First School
Piddletrenthide
Puddletown Church of England First School
Puddletown
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Poundbury
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
Charminster
The Prince of Wales School
Poundbury
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
Winterbourne Abbas