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  • The Thomas Hardye School
    #1 in Best Secondary Schools in Dorset

    The Thomas Hardye School

    As a newly joined student to thomas hardye, I literally love it. The academic side of the school is amazing. The teachers and students are really supporting and friendly. Also it has no bullying, whic...

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  • Lytchett Minster School
    #2 in Best Secondary Schools in Dorset

    Lytchett Minster School

    Lytchett Minster School is a successful and well-liked secondary school with a flourishing sixth form. With excellent standards of education, strong leadership, and effective safeguarding, the school ...

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  • The Gryphon School
    #3 in Best Secondary Schools in Dorset

    The Gryphon School

    The Gryphon School is a Church of England co-ed secondary school located in Sherborne. With a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, the school provides a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. The l...

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  • Ferndown Upper School
    #4 in Best Secondary Schools in Dorset

    Ferndown Upper School

    Ferndown Upper School is a co-ed secondary school in Ferndown Town, South West. With a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, our dedicated staff provide exceptional support to help every student reach their ...

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  • The Sir John Colfox Academy
    #5 in Best Secondary Schools in Dorset

    The Sir John Colfox Academy

    The Sir John Colfox Academy is a secondary school in South West, UK. With a student-teacher ratio of 18:1 and a strong focus on academic achievement, the school provides a secure and inclusive learnin...

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  • The Swanage School
    #6 in Best Secondary Schools in Dorset

    The Swanage School

    The Swanage School is a secondary school located in Swanage, South West. Founded in 2013, it offers a strong reputation in the local community and provides continued good quality education. With a stu...

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  • Gillingham School
    #7 in Best Secondary Schools in Dorset

    Gillingham School

    Gillingham School is a secondary school located in Gillingham, South West. With a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 and an inclusive ethos, the school values each individual pupil. The curriculum is a str...

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  • The Blandford School
    #8 in Best Secondary Schools in Dorset

    The Blandford School

    The Blandford School is a secondary school located in Blandford Forum, South West. With a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, the school offers a co-ed education for students aged 11-18. The school priorit...

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  • The Woodroffe School
    #9 in Best Secondary Schools in Dorset

    The Woodroffe School

    The Woodroffe School is an outstanding secondary school in Lyme Regis, South West. With an impressive student-teacher ratio of 18:1, the school provides excellent academic support. The school has a st...

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  • Harbour School Dorset
    #10 in Best Secondary Schools in Dorset

    Harbour School Dorset

    Harbour School Dorset is a secondary school located in Bovington, South West. With a student-teacher ratio of 3:1, our dedicated staff provide personalized attention and support. Our small class sizes...

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  • Shaftesbury School
    #11 in Best Secondary Schools in Dorset

    Shaftesbury School

    Shaftesbury School is a co-ed Church of England secondary school located in Shaftesbury, South West. With a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, the school provides effective leadership and strong safeguard...

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  • Wey Valley Academy
    #12 in Best Secondary Schools in Dorset

    Wey Valley Academy

    Wey Valley Academy is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school located in Dorset, South West. With a student teacher ratio of 17:1, our dedicated staff ensures every child receives individual attentio...

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  • Beaminster School
    #13 in Best Secondary Schools in Dorset

    Beaminster School

    Beaminster School is a secondary school located in Newtown, Beaminster. With a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, the school emphasizes on personalized attention and individual growth. With a strong commi...

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  • Atlantic Academy Portland
    #14 in Best Secondary Schools in Dorset

    Atlantic Academy Portland

    Atlantic Academy Portland is an all-through school located in Southwell Park, Portland. With a student teacher ratio of 18:1, our co-ed school provides a supportive learning environment for students a...

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  • Dorset Studio School
    #15 in Best Secondary Schools in Dorset

    Dorset Studio School

    Dorset Studio School is a secondary school located in Stinsford, South West. With a student teacher ratio of 14:1, the school provides a supportive and personalized learning environment for students a...

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  • Budmouth Academy Weymouth
    #16 in Best Secondary Schools in Dorset

    Budmouth Academy Weymouth

    Budmouth Academy Weymouth is a secondary school in Chickerell, South West. With a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and a diverse student body of 1521 students, the school provides a supportive environmen...

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  • All Saints' Church of England Academy
    #17 in Best Secondary Schools in Dorset

    All Saints' Church of England Academy

    All Saints' Church of England Academy offers an extensive and well-rounded curriculum for students aged 11-16. With a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and a dedicated team of 44.2 full-time teachers, the...

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  • Queen Elizabeth's School
    #18 in Best Secondary Schools in Dorset

    Queen Elizabeth's School

    Queen Elizabeth's School is a co-ed secondary school located in Pamphill, South West. With a strong sense of community and Christian ethos, the school provides effective safeguarding procedures and en...

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  • Yewstock School

    Yewstock School

    Yewstock School is an outstanding all-through school in Sturminster Newton, South West. With a student-teacher ratio of 6:1 and a focus on speech, language, and communication skills, Yewstock provides...

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  • The Forum Centre

    The Forum Centre

    The Forum Centre is a good all-through school located in Blandford Forum. With a focus on integrating pupils with SEMH needs, the school provides high-quality education and challenges poor attendance....

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