Schoolfind

Secondary schools in Dorset

There are 18 secondary schools in Dorset. 0 are rated Outstanding and 11 Good by Ofsted. Each listing shows the year groups, Ofsted rating and how admissions work.

Or filter these 18 schools by Ofsted rating, faith and more.

Applying for a place in Dorset

  • Starting secondary school (Year 7) in September 2027: applications close on 31 October 2026. Offers are sent on 1 March 2027.
  • You apply through the council where you live, even for schools in a different area, and late applications are considered after on-time ones.
Go to Dorset's admissions page →

Secondary schools in Dorset, by town

Beaminster

Blandford Forum

Bridport

Dorchester

Ferndown

Gillingham

Lyme Regis

Poole

Shaftesbury

Sherborne

Sturminster Newton

Swanage

Wareham

Weymouth

Wimborne