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Schools · Fordington
Schools in the parish of Dorchester
8 schools in the parish of Dorchester, plus 2 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Dorchester, which includes Fordington. There are no separate figures for Fordington. What each figure covers
In the area
8
Nearby (5 km)
2
Pupils in area
4,626
Phases
4
PrimaryMiddleOtherSecondaryCentre of Fordington
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damers First School | Academy converter | Standards maintained Ungraded inspection, Feb 2025 · Read report | 475 | DT1 3DF |
| Manor Park Church of England First School | Academy sponsor led | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Expected standardEarly years: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Jan 2026 · Read report | 396 | DT1 2BH |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester | Academy converter | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Jan 2023 · Read report | 177 | DT1 2DD |
| The Prince of Wales School | Community school | personal development: Outstandingquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Outstandingleadership and management: Good Inspection, Jun 2025 · Read report | 156 | DT1 2HH |
Middle
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Middle School | Academy converter | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Needs attentionSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Strong standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Jun 2026 · Read report | 527 | DT1 2HS |
| St Osmund's Church of England Middle School | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Jul 2022 · Read report | 714 | DT1 2DZ |
Other
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunninghill Preparatory School | Other independent school | Not yet inspected | 167 | DT1 1EB |
Secondary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Hardye School | Academy converter | personal development: Goodquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Goodleadership and management: Good Inspection, Feb 2025 · Read report | 2014 | DT1 2ET |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Studio School Secondary | Studio schools | Good Graded inspection, Mar 2024 · Read report | 332 | 1.7 km |
| Dorchester Learning Centre Other | Pupil referral unit | Good Graded inspection, May 2022 · Read report | 54 | 2.8 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).