How many schools are there in Dorchester?

There are 22 schools in Dorchester listed on FindGreatSchools: 16 primary, 5 secondary and 1 independent. Each listing links to a full profile with Ofsted information, results and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in Dorchester?

Under our composite score, Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney is the highest-ranked primary school and The Thomas Hardye School is the highest-ranked secondary school in Dorchester. The score blends Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement into one A to F grade, weighted by data completeness. Independent and special schools are listed by Ofsted rating rather than scored.

Why are primary and secondary schools ranked separately?

Because they are measured on different things: primary schools on Key Stage 2 SATs, secondary schools on GCSE results and Progress 8. A grade A primary and a grade A secondary are not the same measurement, so we never rank them against each other. Each phase has its own full ranking for Dorchester, linked from its section above.

The best schools in Dorchester

Compare 22 schools in Dorchester on one page: the top-rated primary and secondary schools ranked by Ofsted, SATs and GCSE results and our composite score, plus every independent school in the area. Top of the list: Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney (primary) and The Thomas Hardye School (secondary).

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