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Primary (Reception - Year 6)
Council: Dorset

Sherborne Primary School

Sherborne, Dorset - DT9 4AJ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Sherborne Primary School, we value each child as an individual with a unique potential for learning.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Shillingstone Church of England Primary School

Blandford Forum, Dorset - DT11 0TX

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Shillingstone CE Primary, we believe that our vision and values should guide everything we do—from the way we learn in the classroom to how we treat one another on the playground.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

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Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery

Salisbury, Dorset - SP5 5NJ

Nursery - Year 4 (ages 2-9)

“Pupil voice is integral to the success of our school and each half term we invite the children to reflect on different aspects of school life and suggest what works well and what could be even better.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Southill Primary School

Weymouth, Dorset - DT4 9UF

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Southill is a happy, welcoming community school where children are known, valued and encouraged to be the very best they can be.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Spetisbury CofE Primary School

Blandford Forum, Dorset - DT11 9DF

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Guided by our Christian vision, we encourage pupils to be deeply rooted; secure in who they are, respectful of others and ready to embrace the opportunities ahead.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Sherborne, Dorset - DT9 6LS

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“As a Church of England School, our Christian Values permeate all aspects of school life and are the foundation of our inclusive and diverse school community. Our values are underpinned by the following biblical text:”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Weymouth, Dorset - DT3 6AA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We pride ourselves on being nurturing, inclusive and ambitious, meaning that our children come to school feeling safe and happy.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Shaftesbury, Dorset - SP7 0PF

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“For children starting school for the first time in September, we recommend that you apply for a place by the cut off date and put St Andrew’s Primary School down as your first choice in order to maximize your child’s chances of getting a place at our school.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth

Weymouth, Dorset - DT4 0RH

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We are a friendly and high-achieving Catholic school serving the community of Weymouth and Portland. We are part of Plymouth CAST which is a multi-academy trust.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Catherine's Roman Catholic School

Bridport, Dorset - DT6 3TR

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“We are a happy welcoming community and put children at the heart of what we do. We believe each child is unique and we aim, in partnership with our parents, to draw out their talents and to develop each child to strive to reach their potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers

Swanage, Dorset - BH19 3HB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Jesus tells his disciples that; “I came that they may have life - life in all its fullness.” “Life in all its fullness” is the guiding vision, and shapes the ethos, of St George’s School for all the children who learn here, all the adults who teach here and all those who support the school…”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St George's Church of England School, Bourton

Gillingham, Dorset - SP8 5BN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At St George’s School every child is enabled to do their best in a supportive, loving and Christian environment. We believe that Primary School should be a very special and memorable time, a time to grow, participate and succeed in all areas of school life.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St George's Foundation Primary School

Portland, Dorset - DT5 2BD

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull

Sturminster Newton, Dorset - DT10 1PZ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We are an ambitious and ever-evolving village primary school, rooted in our Christian values and our close-knit rural community. We believe that every child is unique and full of potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

St Ives Primary & Nursery School

Ringwood, Dorset - BH24 2LE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Breakfast club and after-school care are available for all nursery and school-age children, during term time. Please see our Breakfast and After School page for more information.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

St James Church of England First School

Wimborne, Dorset - BH21 4JN

Nursery - Year 4 (ages 2-9)

“The Nursery building is situated in the grounds of St James’ First School, overlooking open fields, in the picturesque village of Gaunts Common, three miles from Wimborne Town Centre. We aim to make learning fun and the Cottage a great place to come to.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt

Fordingbridge, Dorset - SP6 3AJ

Nursery - Year 4 (ages 2-9)

“With regular opportunities to explore our school story, the children at St. James' learn how our school values are rooted in this context and can add meaning and value to their lives.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne

Wimborne, Dorset - BH21 1BX

Year 1 - Year 4 (ages 5-9)

“As a Church of England First School, we will promote the Christian Faith and its values. Our core values of Courage, Friendship and Respect were chosen by the school community and closely link to the life and teachings of Jesus.”

PrimarySince 2015Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St John's Church of England Primary School

Weymouth, Dorset - DT4 7TP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“St John’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was founded in 1864 for the education of children in the local community and the Parish of Radipole and Melcombe Regis, guided by the principles of The Church of England.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Wareham, Dorset - BH20 6DS

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“You will see us support and nurture each other, treating everyone with mutual respect, to provide a learning environment that is engaging, challenging and inspiring so that our children will grow to become resilient, self-motivated learners.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement