Is St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 99th of 116 primary schools in Dorset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester?

Applications for Reception places at St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester

Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, DT1 2DD

Local ranking99th of 116 primary schools in Dorset

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

183

Capacity

2-9

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 11 January 2023.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 174
Boys: 89 (50%)
Girls: 88 (50%)
Capacity: 183 (97% full)
SEND: 11.5%
FSM Eligible: 9.3%
EAL: 16.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.7%
SEN Support: 9.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 25.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,006/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 78.6%
Asian Other: 5.8%
White Other: 4.6%
Asian Indian: 4.6%
Mixed Other: 2.3%
Other: 1.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.6%

78.6%

White British

5.8%

Asian Other

4.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01305262258

office@stmarysdorchester.dorset.sch.uk

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Lucetta Lane

Dorchester, South West

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Administrative

URN: 140771
UKPRN: 10045622
Establishment No.: 3404
Trust: PLYMOUTH CAST

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