The Best Schools In Dorchester Rated & Reviewed


School Guide has helped 15 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Dorchester. These top schools near Dorchester are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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1

Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School

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Our number one ranked school in Dorchester based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School.

Pupils
142
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary controlled school
2

Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney

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Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney is ranked second in Dorchester based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
110
Ages
2 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school
3

St Osmund's Church of England Middle School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Dorchester based on our authoritative ranking is St Osmund's Church of England Middle School.

Pupils
722
Ages
9 - 13
Gender
Mixed
Type
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4

Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School

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The school ranked at number four in our Dorchester league table is Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
118
Ages
2 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
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5

St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown

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Our number five ranked school in Dorchester based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is St Mary's Church of England Middle School.

Pupils
479
Ages
9 - 13
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter

Top 5 best performing schools in Dorchester and their catchment areas in Dorchester ranked by School Guide in 2022

  • Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School
  • Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
  • St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
  • Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School
  • St Mary's Church of England Middle School

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