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Primary (Reception - Year 6)
Council: Dorset

Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School

Wareham, Dorset - BH20 5EE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“We feel that as we nurture, inspire and achieve, we develop the four core values to ensure we all, staff, governors, children, parents and carers, and other stakeholders, use our gifts to work together to serve each other and our community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Cranborne Church of England First School

Wimborne, Dorset - BH21 5QB

Nursery - Year 4 (ages 2-9)

“🌟 A Very Warm Welcome to Our New Children! 🌟 We are delighted to welcome all of our new Nursery children and families to Cranborne First School & Nursery.”

PrimarySince 2021

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Ofsted: Good

Quality of education: Good

Damers First School

Dorchester, Dorset - DT1 3DF

Reception - Year 4 (ages 4-9)

“At Damers First School we strive to nurture an inclusive community of respectful, collaborative learners who are encouraged to constantly achieve their very best.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Downlands Community School

Blandford Forum, Dorset - DT11 8BG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Downlands Community School is an inclusive, caring and safe environment, allowing everyone to enjoy learning and achieve their full potential. All members of the school community are encouraged to show respect and understanding for each other.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Dunbury Church of England Academy

Winterborne Whitechurch, Dorset - DT11 0AW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At Dunbury the children come first; they are at the centre of everything we do. We believe that all of the children in our care deserve the very best education. Our team of teachers and support staff work hard to enable each and every child to be the best they can be.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Durweston Church of England Primary School

Blandford Forum, Dorset - DT11 0QA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our school values the individuality of all our children. We are committed to giving all of our children every opportunity to make the best possible progress and to achieve the highest standards they can. We have high expectations of our children: their achievements, attitudes and well-being matter.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Ferndown First School

Ferndown, Dorset - BH22 9FB

Reception - Year 4 (ages 4-9)

“Together the school values spell our 5th Value of CARE. Although these values cannot be taught we can show children what they look like in practice and we can model these values as adults to the children in all aspects of school life.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Frome Valley CofE First School

Dorchester, Dorset - DT2 8WR

Nursery - Year 4 (ages 2-9)

“Everyone involved in the life of the school work together as a team to provide a happy, safe and stimulating environment in which your child can learn, grow and flourish.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Gillingham Primary School

Gillingham, Dorset - SP8 4QR

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“In September 2024, we refreshed our school values to reflect the essential attributes we aim to instil in our children throughout their time at Gillingham Primary School. These values ensure they leave us equipped with the necessary skills and beliefs to be responsible citizens.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School

Wimborne, Dorset - BH21 7LX

Year 1 - Year 4 (ages 5-9)

“We are committed to fostering a love of learning by providing a curriculum that is rooted in a desire to bring out the best in all of our children, preparing them for success in life.”

PrimaryNew schoolNo rating on record

Hayeswood First School

Wimborne, Dorset - BH21 2HN

Year 1 - Year 4 (ages 5-9)

“Hayeswood First School is situated in Cutlers Place in the Colehill area of Wimborne. We are a community school taking children between the ages of 4 and 9 years. The children transfer at the end of year 4 from Hayeswood to St Michael's Middle School, Colehill.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Hazelbury Bryan Primary School

Sturminster Newton, Dorset - DT10 2ED

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At Hazelbury Bryan Primary School, we have a fantastic School Council. The children have been very excited to have been awarded this position in school and are actively involved in making changes and celebrating achievements.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Henbury View First School

Wimborne, Dorset - BH21 3TR

Year 1 - Year 4 (ages 5-9)

“At Henbury View, we are committed to providing high-quality learning opportunities that inspire children to explore, question and discover.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Hillside Community First School

Verwood, Dorset - BH31 7HE

Reception - Year 4 (ages 4-9)

“At Hillside First School, our vision is to provide a nurturing environment, in which children from all backgrounds feel included and safe, are able to take part in an enriching learning experience, and where parents and carers can feel confident about sending their children.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery

Weymouth, Dorset - DT4 9QX

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School and Community Nursery. Nestled behind luscious trees lies our stunning learning environment, providing a spacious, tranquil setting for our children to embark on their learning journey.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Loders CofE Primary Academy

Bridport, Dorset - DT6 3SA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Loders is a Church school that believes that everyone is a unique individual created by God. Our vision is centred on ensuring everyone’s unique God-given talents in a supportive, loving environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Lulworth and Winfrith CofE Primary School

Wareham, Dorset - BH20 5SA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Lulworth and Winfrith Primary we aim to provide the highest standards of teaching and learning for all of our children to enable each individual to excel in their education, within a caring and positive environment driven by a strong Christian ethos.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Lytchett Matravers Primary School

Poole, Dorset - BH16 6DY

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“We work hard to be a school held in the highest esteem by pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community. Our tremendously energetic and creative staff is committed to providing an amazing primary education for all our children.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School

Dorchester, Dorset - DT2 0AX

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Manor Park Church of England First School

Dorchester, Dorset - DT1 2BH

Nursery - Year 4 (ages 2-9)

“Manor Park First School recognises it is the duty and responsibility of everyone in the school community to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: InadequateQuality of education: Requires improvement