Schools in Dorchester
41 schools · 26 reviews
41
Schools
26
Reviews
4
Types
1
Frome Valley CofE First School
Primary
School Drive, Crossways
2
Dorchester Learning Centre
Special Needs
Monkton Park, Dorchester, United Kingdom
3
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Secondary
Dorchester, United Kingdom
4
Puddletown Church of England First School
Primary
Dorchester Rd, Puddletown, Dorset
5
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown
Secondary
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown, Dorchester, United Kingdom
6
Piddle Valley Church of England First School
Primary
Piddletrenthide
7
Damers First School
Primary
Liscombe Street, Poundbury
8
Manor Park Church of England First School
Primary
Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2BH
9
Dorchester Middle School
Secondary
Queen's Avenue
10
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
Primary
West Hill, Charminster
11
Active Camps at Sunninghill
Nursery
Sunninghill Preparatory School Ltd, South Court, South Walks Road
12
Barn Owls Nursery
Nursery
Barnhayes Farm, Frome St Quintin, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0HG
13
Broadmayne & West Knighton Pre-School
Nursery
Knighton Lane, Dorchester, DT2 8PH, United Kingdom
14
Broadmayne First School
Primary
Knighton Lane, Broadmayne
15
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School
Primary
Buckland Newton
16
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School
Primary
Duck Street, Cerne Abbas
17
Charminster Preschool
Nursery
Charminster Pre-school, West Hill, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9RD
18
Cheselbourne Village School
Primary
Cheselbourne
19
Chipmunks Day Nursery
Nursery
6 Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2BS
20
Dorchester Community Nursery School
Nursery
Dorchester Community Nursery School, York Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QA, United Kingdom
21
Dorchester Opportunity Preschool Group Ltd
Nursery
Prince of Wales Preschool Centre, Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, DT1 2HH, United Kingdom
22
Dorset Studio School
Secondary
Kingston Maurward
23
Kaleidoscope Kids Club
Nursery
Damers First School, Liscombe Street, Poundbury
24
Little Acorns Playgroup
Nursery
Evershot Village Hall, The Common, Evershot, Dorchester DT2 0JY
25
Little Robins Nursery
Nursery
Sunninghill Preparatory School Ltd, South Court, South Walks Road
26
Maiden Newton Childcare Provision
Nursery
Maiden Newton Children's Centre, Chilfrome Lane, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0AX
27
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School
Primary
Chilfrome Lane, Maiden Newton
28
Outdoor Adventurers Forest School
Nursery
Broadmayne County First School, Knighton Lane, Broadmayne
29
Premier Education - Manor Park
Nursery
Manor Minors, The Bungalow, Mellstock Avenue
30
Puddletown Pre-School
Nursery
Puddletown C of E First School, Dorchester Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, DT2 8FZ
31
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Primary
Lucetta Lane
32
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary
Summer Lane, Evershot
33
Summertime Nursery & Preschool
Nursery
Summertime Nursery & Preschool, C/o Thomas Hardye School, Queens Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET
34
Sunninghill Preparatory School
Primary
South Court, South Walks Road
35
Sunny Day Nursery & Play Club
Nursery
Middle Farm Barns, Middle Farm Way, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3WA
36
The Grove Pre-School Playgroup
Nursery
The Grove Pre-School Playgroup, The Bungalow, Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LA
37
The Prince of Wales School
Primary
Maiden Castle Road
38
The Thomas Hardye School
Secondary
Queen's Avenue
39
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
Primary
Litton Cheney
40
Winfrith Pre-School
Nursery
School Lane, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8JL, United Kingdom
41
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
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