Employ My Ability (EMA) Ltd
Not applicable • Special post 16 institution • Dorchester
Postcode:
DT2
Schools in Dorset
Browse schools in the Dorset district. Filter by phase and explore Ofsted ratings.
Ferndown Children's Centre
Not applicable • Children's centre • Ferndown
Postcode:
BH22
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
Postcode:
SP8
Gillingham Primary School
Primary • Academy converter • Gillingham
Requires improvement
Gillingham School
Secondary • Voluntary controlled school • Gillingham
Good
Graduately Developing Futures
Not applicable • Other independent special school • Dorset
Pupils:
Exact (Pro)
Postcode:
BH16
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Primary • Academy converter • Wimborne
Outstanding
Hanford School
Not applicable • Other independent school • Blandford Forum
Pupils:
Exact (Pro)
Postcode:
DT11
Harbour School Dorset
Not applicable • Free schools special
Good
Harbour Vale School
Not applicable • Academy alternative provision sponsor led • Sherborne
Good
Hayeswood First School
Primary • Academy converter • Wimborne
Good
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School
Primary • Community school • Sturminster Newton
Good
Henbury View First School
Primary • Academy converter • Wimborne
Good
Hillside Community First School
Primary • Academy converter • Verwood
Good
Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery
Primary • Voluntary controlled school • Weymouth
Good
Kingfisher School
Not applicable • Other independent special school • Weymouth
Pupils:
Exact (Pro)
Postcode:
DT4
Leweston School
Not applicable • Other independent school • Sherborne
Pupils:
Exact (Pro)
Postcode:
DT9
Lockyer's Middle School
Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter • Wimborne
Good
Loders CofE Primary Academy
Primary • Academy sponsor led • Bridport
Good
Lulworth and Winfrith CofE Primary School
Primary • Academy converter • Wareham
Good
Lytchett Matravers Primary School
Primary • Academy converter • Poole
Good
Lytchett Minster School
Secondary • Foundation school • Poole
Good
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School
Primary • Voluntary controlled school • Dorchester
Good
Manor Park Church of England First School
Primary • Academy sponsor led • Dorchester
Inadequate
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy
Primary • Academy converter • Bridport
Requires improvement
Milborne St Andrew First School
Primary • Academy converter • Blandford Forum
Good
Milldown CofE Academy
Primary • Academy converter • Blandford Forum
Good
Millie College
Not applicable • Special post 16 institution • Holton Heath
Postcode:
BH16
Milton Abbey School
Not applicable • Other independent school • Blandford Forum
Pupils:
Exact (Pro)
Postcode:
DT11
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School
Primary • Academy converter • Gillingham
Good
Motcombe CofE Primary School
Primary • Academy converter • Shaftesbury
Good
Mountjoy School
Not applicable • Community special school • Beaminster
Good
North Dorset Children's Centre - Shaftesbury Base
Not applicable • Children's centre • Shaftesbury
Postcode:
SP7
Oakhurst Community First School
Primary • Academy converter • Ferndown
Good
Outlooks - Portland Children's Centre
Not applicable • Children's centre • Portland
Postcode:
DT5
Pamphill Church of England First School
Primary • Academy sponsor led • Wimborne
Good
Parley First School
Primary • Academy converter • Ferndown
Good
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary • Voluntary aided school • Beaminster
Good
Piddle Valley Church of England First School
Primary • Academy converter • Dorchester
Good
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School
Primary • Academy converter • Blandford Forum
Good
Port Regis Preparatory School
Not applicable • Other independent school • Shaftesbury
Pupils:
Exact (Pro)
Postcode:
SP7
Portesham Church of England Primary School
Primary • Academy sponsor led • Weymouth
Inadequate
Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary • Voluntary aided school • Bridport
Requires improvement
Puddletown Church of England First School
Primary • Academy converter • Dorchester
Good
Queen Elizabeth's School
Secondary • Academy converter • Wimborne
Requires improvement
Radipole Primary School
Primary • Community school • Weymouth
Good
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