School finder
The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
23 nearest schools to DT1 2DD
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester 177 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| St Osmund's Church of England Middle School 714 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Sunninghill Preparatory School 167 pupils | Other independent school | 0–13 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Manor Park Church of England First School 396 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Inadequate Report | 0.3 mi |
| Dorchester Middle School 527 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Thomas Hardye School 2,014 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Prince of Wales School 156 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Dorset Studio School 332 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Dorchester Learning Centre 54 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–18 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Damers First School 475 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster 148 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Broadmayne First School and Nursery 139 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Good Report | 2.8 mi |
| Puddletown Church of England First School 134 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| Frome Valley CofE First School 141 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown 441 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good Report | 4.4 mi |
| Westfield Arts College 233 pupils | Foundation special school | 4–19 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 225 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 4.4 mi |
| Bincombe Valley Primary School 291 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.8 mi |
| Wyvern Academy 95 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 4.8 mi |
| Wey Valley Academy 994 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 4.9 mi |
| Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School 60 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Requires improvement Report | 4.9 mi |
| Radipole Primary School 437 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single grade. Distances are straight-line, and catchment areas are set by the council or school.
House prices and more for DT1 2DD
Choosing a school: what the list can and can't tell you
The finder lists the schools closest to a postcode as the crow flies, with their type, age range, number of pupils and latest Ofsted outcome. It's a good starting point, but distance alone doesn't decide who gets a place.
Catchment areas and admissions. Every school has admission criteria, set by the council for community schools and by the school itself for academies, free schools and faith schools. Most give priority to looked-after children and siblings, then to distance, but some use catchment maps, faith or aptitude. Last year's "furthest distance offered" figure, which most councils publish, is far more useful than a straight-line distance.
Ofsted ratings. Older reports give a single grade from Outstanding to Inadequate. Ofsted has since moved to report cards that grade several areas separately, so a recently inspected school may read differently. Check the date too: a grade from many years ago may not reflect the school today.
Before you buy for a school, check the council's admissions booklet for the year you'll apply, visit on an open day, and look at the school's own website for its results and oversubscription criteria. Homes in sought-after catchments often sell at a premium, so it's worth being sure.