Pupils
114
The Best Schools In Dorchester Rated & Reviewed
School Guide has helped 20 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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✔ Compare all schools in Dorchester and see the best and worst performing schools
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Our number one ranked school in Dorchester based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney.
Ages
2 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school
2
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is ranked second in Dorchester based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.
Pupils
109
Ages
2 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
3
At number 3 in the best schools in Dorchester based on our authoritative ranking is St Mary's Church of England Middle School.
Pupils
445
Ages
9 - 13
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
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The school ranked at number four in our Dorchester league table is St Osmund's Church of England Middle School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.
Pupils
717
Ages
9 - 13
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
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Our number five ranked school in Dorchester based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School.
Pupils
84
Ages
5 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school
Top 5 best performing schools in Dorchester and their catchment areas in Dorchester ranked by School Guide in 2026
- Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
- Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School
- St Mary's Church of England Middle School
- St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
- Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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