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Council: Dorset

All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Sherborne, Dorset - DT9 5NQ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“The whole staff team, parents and pupils are involved in promoting values and recognising where others are ‘living the values’.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

All Saints' Church of England Academy

Weymouth, Dorset - DT4 9BJ

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“By having every member of our school community live out this vision on a day-to-day basis, we believe that students and staff at All Saints CE Academy will be able to flourish individually and collectively.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvement

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Quality of education: Requires improvement

Allenbourn Middle School

Wimborne, Dorset - BH21 1PL

Year 5 - Year 8 (ages 9-13)

“At Allenbourn Middle School we are committed to ensuring that our children grow and learn alongside their peers in a safe and nurturing environment.”

Middle deemed secondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School

Blandford Forum, Dorset - DT11 8SW

“The Blandford School. This is the main secondary school in Blandford, providing education to pupils after their time at Archbishop Wake.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Atlantic Academy Portland

Portland, Dorset - DT5 2NA

Reception - Year 11 (ages 4-16)

“Strong female leadership combined with nurture and academic achievement are at the heart of Atlantic Academy Portland’s transformation into one of Dorset’s top schools.”

All-throughEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Beaminster School

Beaminster, Dorset - DT8 3EP

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Mr Hales, Headteacher, was delighted that the ethos and character of the school shone through and that the quality of work that staff undertake every day was recognised: “Beaminster School is a community that pupils, parents, staff and governors are proud to be a part of… Adults know pupils well as…”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Beaminster St Mary's Academy

Beaminster, Dorset - DT8 3BY

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“As a Church school, we are committed to fostering both academic success and strong values, with Christian principles chosen by the children themselves underpinning our approach.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Beaucroft Foundation School

Wimborne, Dorset - BH21 2SS

“Beaucroft is a special place, where children feel valued and staff ensure that learning needs are met.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School

Weymouth, Dorset - DT4 0LQ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At Beechcroft St Paul’s, our vision—Soaring with Compassion—is inspired by St Paul’s call to live with love, unity, and humility.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Bere Regis Primary and Preschool

Wareham, Dorset - BH20 7DB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Bere Regis is a happy, friendly village school with strong sense of community, where all children and adults are encouraged to achieve their potential in a creative and supportive learning environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Bincombe Valley Primary School

Weymouth, Dorset - DT3 6AW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At Bincombe Valley Primary School and Community Nursery, children receive the highest quality education within a stimulating and safe environment where each child is valued. Staff, governors and families work in partnership to achieve this.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School

Blandford Forum, Dorset - DT11 9QD

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Blandford St Mary, our vision statement of 'Knowing we are loved, we learn and grow to be the best that we can be,' is expressed through our Biblical underpinning, ‘Let all that you do be done in Love.’ – 1 Corinthians 16-14.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Bovington Academy

Wareham, Dorset - BH20 6LE

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“A place to belong, a place to believe, a place to achieve! At Bovington we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment in which all children feel included and are able to take part in enriching learning experiences. Bovington students don’t just succeed, they thrive.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Bridport Primary School

Bridport, Dorset - DT6 3BJ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Bridport Primary is a community school that works hard together to give the best possible care and education to the children of Bridport.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Bridport, Dorset - DT6 5LA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our community agreed our values and then the children made canvas art boards to demonstrate how we feel these Christian Values should be shown in action in our school.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Broadmayne First School

Dorchester, Dorset - DT2 8PH

Reception - Year 4 (ages 4-9)

“Broadmayne First School has an excellent team of experienced and skilled staff who work harmoniously to provide the best quality education for all pupils, with a focus on supporting the development and wellbeing of all, in a warm, safe environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Beaminster, Dorset - DT8 3QL

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Broadwindsor School is a happy village school with high expectations of its pupils and staff. We believe that all children have the right to a full and broad curriculum and that their social, emotional and moral needs should be taken carefully into account.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School

Dorchester, Dorset - DT2 7BY

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“On behalf of myself, the staff and governors, I would like to warmly welcome you to Buckland Newton CE Primary School. We are a very successful village school and the highest achieving school in the area.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Budmouth Academy Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset - DT4 9SY

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We are proud to serve the Weymouth community and value the strong partnerships we build with parents, carers and the wider community. Together, we create an environment where students feel safe, supported and inspired to become respectful, resilient and responsible young people.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School

Bridport, Dorset - DT6 4QS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We are a small, happy and caring school, nestled in the beautiful village of Burton Bradstock on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record