Canford Heath Junior School
Primary • Academy converter • Poole
Good
Schools in Dorset
328 schools
View map
All phases
(328)
16 plus
(2)
All-through
(3)
Middle deemed secondary
(10)
Not applicable
(90)
Primary
(185)
Secondary
(38)
Canford School
Not applicable • Other independent school • Wimborne
Castle Court School
Not applicable • Other independent school
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School
Primary • Voluntary controlled school • Dorchester
Good
Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School
Primary • Academy converter • Sherborne
Good
Charmouth Primary School
Primary • Academy sponsor led • Bridport
Requires improvement
Cheselbourne Village School
Primary • Community school • DORCHESTER
Good
Chickerell Primary Academy
Primary • Academy converter • Weymouth
Good
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Primary • Academy converter • Bournemouth
Good
Christchurch Infant School
Primary • Academy converter • Christchurch
Outstanding
Christchurch Junior School
Primary • Academy converter • Christchurch
Good
Christchurch Learning Centre
Not applicable • Pupil referral unit • Christchurch
Good
Christchurch West
Not applicable • Children's centre • Christchurch
Postcode:
BH23
Clayesmore School
Not applicable • Other independent school • Blandford Forum
Colehill First School
Primary • Academy converter • Wimborne
Good
Conifers Primary School
Primary • Community school • Weymouth
Good
Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School
Primary • Academy converter • Wareham
Good
Corfe Hills School
Secondary • Academy converter • Broadstone
Good
Corfe Mullen Children's Centre and Library
Not applicable • Children's centre • Wimborne
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Primary • Voluntary aided school • Bournemouth
Good
Courthill Infant School
Primary • Academy converter • Poole
Good
Cranborne Church of England First School
Primary • Academy converter • Wimborne
Good
Cranborne Middle School
Middle deemed secondary • Community school • Wimborne
Good
Creekmoor Library Outreach
Not applicable • Children's centre linked site • Poole
Postcode:
BH17
Damers First School
Primary • Academy converter • Dorchester
Good
Dorchester
Not applicable • Children's centre • Dorchester
Dorchester Learning Centre
Not applicable • Pupil referral unit • Dorchester
Good
Dorchester Middle School
Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter • Dorchester
Requires improvement
Dorset Studio School
Secondary • Studio schools • Dorchester
Good
Downlands Community School
Primary • Community school • Blandford Forum
Requires improvement
Dumpton School
Not applicable • Other independent school • Wimborne
Dunbury Church of England Academy
Primary • Academy sponsor led • Winterborne Whitechurch
Good
Durweston Church of England Primary School
Primary • Academy converter • Blandford Forum
Good
Elm Academy
Primary • Academy sponsor led • Bournemouth
Outstanding
Employ My Ability (EMA) Ltd
Not applicable • Special post 16 institution • Dorchester
Ferndown Children's Centre
Not applicable • Children's centre • Ferndown
Ferndown First School
Primary • Academy converter • Ferndown
Good
Ferndown Middle School
Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter • Ferndown
Good
Ferndown Upper School
Secondary • Community school • Ferndown
Good
Frome Valley CofE VA First School
Primary • Academy converter • Dorchester
Good
Gillingham
Not applicable • Children's centre • Gillingham
Gillingham Primary School
Primary • Academy converter • Gillingham
Requires improvement
Gillingham School
Secondary • Voluntary controlled school • Gillingham
Good
Glenmoor Academy
Secondary • Academy sponsor led • Bournemouth
Outstanding
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Primary • Academy converter • Wimborne
Outstanding
Hamworthy and Turlin Moor Children's Centre
Not applicable • Children's centre • Poole
Postcode:
BH16
Hamworthy Park Junior School
Primary • Academy converter • Poole
Good
Hanford School
Not applicable • Other independent school • Blandford Forum
Harbour Vale School
Not applicable • Academy alternative provision sponsor led • Sherborne
Good
Hayeswood First School
Primary • Academy converter • Wimborne
Good
Latest resources & guides
Fresh, practical articles for schools and families.
Teaching Pupils to Ask Better Questions (And Why It Improves Learning)
Why teaching pupils to ask better questions improves learning, memory and understanding — and how curiosity and confusion can drive real progress in the classroom.
The Science of Explanation: Why Pupils Don’t “Just Get It”
Explaining isn’t the same as understanding. A guided look at working memory, misconceptions and rehearsal — and why pupils need more than a single explanation to learn.
When Motivation Isn’t the Problem: Burnout in Secondary Pupils
When teenagers stop trying, it’s not always a motivation problem — often it’s burnout. How to spot it, understand it and help pupils recover.
Q1 placements now booking
Lock early-year rate for 6 months
Reach UK schools & families during peak research season
Simple placements. Transparent setup. Secure an early-year promotional rate for your first 6 months. Ideal for suppliers, clubs, tutors, ed-tech, childcare, school services and back-to-school brands.
Tutoring & Ed-Tech
After-School Clubs
Childcare & Activities
School Furniture & Equipment
Stationery & Supplies
Uniforms & Clothing
Early-year rate available on bookings made before 31 March 2025. Limited inventory. Family-friendly & education-relevant brands only.
Simple placements & clear setup
Choose a slot, upload your creative, and launch quickly.
- Sidebar Banner: school & family audience.
- In-content Placement: contextually placed in articles.
- Header Banner: high visibility across site.
- Sponsored Article: spotlight your service or products.
- Bonus: early-year bookings secure 6-month promotional rate.