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27 nearest schools to DT11 9DW
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spetisbury CofE Primary School 187 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Sturminster Marshall First School 49 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School 208 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School 411 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| The Forum Centre 19 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–16 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| The Blandford School 1,103 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 3.7 mi |
| Milldown CofE Academy 200 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.9 mi |
| Downlands Community School 201 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 3.9 mi |
| Graduately Developing Futures 23 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–14 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| Bryanston School 776 pupils | Other independent school | 3–18 | Report | 4.3 mi |
| Castle Court School 227 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 4.8 mi |
| Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School 183 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.8 mi |
| Lytchett Matravers Primary School 484 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 4.9 mi |
| Pamphill Church of England First School 67 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Good Report | 5.0 mi |
| Queen Elizabeth's School 1,375 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Requires improvement Report | 5.2 mi |
| Dunbury Church of England Academy 131 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 5.2 mi |
| Witchampton Church of England First School 45 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Good Report | 5.3 mi |
| Durweston Church of England Primary School 144 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 5.4 mi |
| Henbury View First School 148 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Good Report | 5.4 mi |
| Lockyer's Middle School 436 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good Report | 5.5 mi |
| Rushcombe First School 313 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Outstanding Report | 5.8 mi |
| Lytchett Minster School 1,624 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 6.0 mi |
| Corfe Hills School 943 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Good Report | 6.1 mi |
| Springdale First School 300 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Report | 6.3 mi |
| Broadstone First School 305 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Good Report | 6.8 mi |
| Hillbourne Primary School 204 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 7.4 mi |
| Shillingstone Church of England Primary School 103 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 7.5 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.
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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.