Schools in Dorchester
23 schools · 16 reviews
23
Schools
16
Reviews
3
Types
1
Dorchester Learning Centre
Special Needs
Monkton Park, Dorchester, United Kingdom
2
Frome Valley CofE First School
Primary
School Drive, Crossways
3
Puddletown Church of England First School
Primary
Dorchester Rd, Puddletown, Dorset
4
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown
Secondary
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown, Dorchester, United Kingdom
5
Piddle Valley Church of England First School
Primary
Piddletrenthide
6
Dorchester Middle School
Secondary
Queen's Avenue
7
Broadmayne First School
Primary
Knighton Lane, Broadmayne
8
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School
Primary
Buckland Newton
9
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School
Primary
Duck Street, Cerne Abbas
10
Cheselbourne Village School
Primary
Cheselbourne
11
Damers First School
Primary
Liscombe Street, Poundbury
12
Dorset Studio School
Secondary
Kingston Maurward
13
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School
Primary
Chilfrome Lane, Maiden Newton
14
Manor Park Church of England First School
Primary
Mellstock Avenue
15
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Primary
Lucetta Lane
16
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
Primary
West Hill, Charminster
17
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Secondary
Barnes Way
18
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary
Summer Lane, Evershot
19
Sunninghill Preparatory School
Primary
South Court, South Walks Road
20
The Prince of Wales School
Primary
Maiden Castle Road
21
The Thomas Hardye School
Secondary
Queen's Avenue
22
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
Primary
Litton Cheney
23
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
Primary
Winterbourne Abbas
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About Dorchester
Dorchester is a charming market town in Dorset, offering a high quality of life for families. The town boasts a strong education system, with a range of schools, including state and independent options. Parents can enjoy the town's rich culture, including its historic architecture, museums, and family-friendly events. The town is also known for its safety, with low crime rates, making it an ideal place to raise children.
Known for
Birthplace of Thomas Hardy, Rich Roman history, Dorset County Museum
Climate
Mild oceanic climate with cool winters and warm summers
Cost of Living
Moderate, with a mix of affordable and upscale housing options
Family Friendly
Excellent parks, playgrounds, and family-friendly activities, including the River Frome and surrounding countryside
Education in Dorchester
- Dorchester has a range of schools, including 23 listed on our platform
- The town is home to several highly-rated state and independent schools
- Dorchester has a strong focus on early years education, with several nurseries and preschools
Did you know? Dorchester is the inspiration for Thomas Hardy's fictional town of Casterbridge