How can I compare schools in Dorset?

Use the Dorset school search links to filter local schools, review profiles and compare shortlisted options side by side.

Should I confirm admissions rules separately?

Yes. MySchoolHub supports research and comparison, but admissions eligibility should be confirmed with the relevant local authority or school.

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Schools in Dorset

Search and compare schools in Dorset with map view, rankings, Ofsted context, performance data and admissions research links. Use this page as a local hub before opening individual school profiles or building a side-by-side comparison.

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Dorset school comparison signals

153

Schools indexed

40.9

Avg Attainment 8

Not available

Avg Progress 8

52.0%

Avg 5+ English & maths

Metrics use latest available published data where present. Local authority averages can be unavailable when a metric is not published for enough schools in the selected authority.

Search paths for Dorset

Primary schoolsReview KS2 and Ofsted context locally.Secondary schoolsCompare GCSE, Progress 8 and Ofsted data.Outstanding schoolsStart with schools carrying Outstanding inspection context.Nearby school mapExplore schools geographically before comparing.

High-attainment secondary schools in Dorset

The Woodroffe School

SecondaryAttainment 8 51.4Progress 8 +0.19

The Thomas Hardye School

SecondaryAttainment 8 49.8Progress 8 +0.30

Beaminster School

SecondaryAttainment 8 47.0Progress 8 -0.08

The Blandford School

SecondaryAttainment 8 47.0Progress 8 -0.33

Lytchett Minster School

SecondaryAttainment 8 46.8Progress 8 +0.38