Dorset has 110 primary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 2 were outstanding or exceptional and 76% good or better, against 89% of primary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 2 outstanding or exceptional
- 72 good, strong or expected
- 22 requires improvement or needs attention
- 1 inadequate or urgent improvement
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| Primary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portesham Church of England Primary School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | DT3 |
| St George's Church of England School, Bourton | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | SP8 |
| St James Church of England First School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | BH21 |
| St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | BH22 |
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | SP8 |
| St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | DT3 |
| Thornford CofE Primary School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | DT9 |
| Trent Young's CofE Primary School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | DT9 |
| Trinity Church of England First School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | BH31 |
| Upton Infant School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | BH16 |