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Ofsted Outstanding Schools in Dorset County - 58 Schools

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  • Linwood School

    Linwood School is an outstanding all-through school in Bournemouth, offering education for students aged 2 to 19 years. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 5:1 and a strong focus on supporting pupils' independence, the school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment. The dedicated leadership team and quality teaching ensure that students make exceptional progress in their learning. Safeguarding is prioritized, providing peace of mind for parents. With a range of special educational needs catered for, including autism spectrum disorder, moderate to severe learning difficulties, and profound multiple learning difficulties, Linwood School is committed to meeting the individual needs of every student.
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  • Winton Academy

    Winton Academy is an outstanding secondary school in Bournemouth. With passionate leaders and dedicated staff, the school provides exceptional academic outcomes and personal development for students. The school effectively caters to the needs of students with special educational needs, offering a broad curriculum and experiences. Although there is a high number of students joining and leaving the school, the overall effectiveness and quality of teaching and learning remain outstanding. With a strong focus on reducing exclusions and providing a safe environment, Winton Academy is committed to nurturing the potential of every student.
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  • Tregonwell Academy

    Tregonwell Academy is an outstanding all-through school in Bournemouth, offering a high-quality education for students aged 5-16. Led by a passionate headteacher and dedicated staff, the school maintains excellent standards of teaching and leadership, ensuring the achievement and well-being of all students. With effective safeguarding measures in place, Tregonwell Academy provides a safe and engaging learning environment. While there are areas for improvement such as the need for more supported apprenticeships, the school consistently demonstrates its commitment to providing an outstanding education for its students.
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  • Twynham School

    Twynham School is an outstanding secondary school in Christchurch, South West. With a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, the school prioritizes individualized attention and fosters excellent academic achievement. The school's leadership and management are highly regarded, ensuring outstanding teaching and learning. Students benefit from exceptional behavior and safety measures, while their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development is strongly supported. Twynham School also offers an outstanding sixth form, providing a well-rounded education. With a focus on exceptional progress, this school is an ideal choice for parents seeking an outstanding education for their children.
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  • The Thomas Hardye School

    The Thomas Hardye School is an outstanding secondary school located in Dorchester, South West. With exceptional teaching and leadership, the school achieves high standards of achievement in its students. It provides exceptional support for students with disabilities or special needs and offers a safe and secure learning environment. The school has a strong commitment to equality and offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities for its students.
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  • Parkstone Grammar School

    Parkstone Grammar School is an outstanding secondary school for girls located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. With a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, the school emphasizes academic excellence and personal development. The school boasts exceptional exam results, with 91% of students achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs. With strong leadership and knowledgeable teachers, Parkstone Grammar School provides a nurturing environment where girls can flourish and reach their full potential.
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  • Bournemouth School for Girls

    Bournemouth School for Girls is an outstanding secondary school dedicated to upholding the highest academic standards while fostering students' well-being and personal development. With exceptional achievement across all years and a high-achieving sixth form, our school provides an enriching curriculum and promotes spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. Students benefit from an outstanding learning environment and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, ensuring individual attention and support. We pride ourselves on our outstanding leadership, teaching quality, behavior, and safety, making Bournemouth School for Girls the perfect choice for parents seeking excellence for their daughters.
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  • Jewell Academy Bournemouth

    Jewell Academy Bournemouth is an outstanding primary school that provides exceptional education and care for children aged 4-11. With a dedicated and highly qualified staff, outstanding teaching, and a focus on individualized learning, our school ensures that every child feels special, safe, and supported. We have a strong curriculum that meets the needs of all students, excellent early years provision, and a commitment to fostering a sense of belonging and pride in our school community. Our high standards of safety, achievement, and behaviour make us a top choice for parents seeking a nurturing and academically enriching environment for their children.
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  • Magna Academy

    Magna Academy is a highly esteemed secondary school located in Bournemouth, offering a co-educational learning environment for students aged 11-18. With outstanding Ofsted ratings and a strong emphasis on academic excellence, the school consistently achieves exceptional results in English and mathematics GCSEs. Led by ambitious and dedicated leadership, Magna Academy provides high quality teaching, ensuring pupils make excellent progress and receive the necessary support. With a focus on personal development and welfare, the school promotes a positive and disciplined environment, helping students thrive both academically and socially.
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  • Beaucroft Foundation School

    Beaucroft Foundation School is an outstanding all-through school located in Colehill, South West. With a student-teacher ratio of 5:1, the school provides a high-quality and supportive environment for students aged 4-19. The dedicated leadership and exceptional teaching staff ensure that each student's individual needs are met, resulting in outstanding achievement and excellent exam results. The school focuses on raising students' self-esteem, promoting lifelong learning, and preparing them for post-secondary options. Safety measures, effective safeguarding, and a wide range of therapies and activities contribute to the overall outstanding experience at Beaucroft Foundation School.
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  • 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 exceptional education for students aged 2-19. The school's leadership team and teachers have been praised for their effective teaching, outstanding achievement of pupils, and strong safeguarding measures. While there may be some inconsistencies in the support for communication skills development, Yewstock School excels in overall effectiveness and offers a safe and nurturing environment for students to thrive.
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  • Elm Academy

    Elm Academy is an outstanding primary school located in Bournemouth. With a dedicated and highly skilled staff, the school ensures that students make rapid progress academically and have access to a wide range of learning opportunities. The school's exceptional leadership and management, as well as its outstanding behaviour and safety measures, provide a nurturing environment for all students. Elm Academy values every student, promotes high expectations, and fosters a love for learning, ensuring that each child achieves their full potential.
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  • Glenmoor Academy

    Glenmoor Academy is an outstanding secondary school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. With high standards and expectations, excellent leadership, and consistently high quality teaching, Glenmoor Academy ensures that students make exceptional progress. The school's positive relationships between teachers and pupils create a nurturing environment for personal development, behavior, and welfare. With an overall grade of A+ from Ofsted and impressive exam results, Glenmoor Academy provides a top-quality education for girls aged 11-16.
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  • Manorside Academy

    Manorside Academy is an outstanding primary school dedicated to providing high-quality education and ensuring every child reaches their full potential. With highly ambitious leaders and excellent teaching, our students make exceptional progress in all areas. We offer a motivating curriculum, a safe and nurturing environment, and strong support for students with special educational needs. Our outstanding exam results and focus on personal development make us the ideal choice for parents seeking a school that sets high expectations and prepares students for success in secondary school and beyond.
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  • Queen's Park Academy

    Queen's Park Academy is an outstanding primary school located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. With excellent teaching and curriculum planning, the school nurtures a love for learning in its students. The academy provides a safe and well-behaved environment, ensuring the progress and achievements of all pupils. Led by Mrs Sarah Simmons, the dedicated staff and strong leadership have established a reputation for supporting other schools and achieving success in teaching and learning.
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  • Longspee School

    Longspee School is an outstanding middle deemed primary school located in Bournemouth. With a student-teacher ratio of 4:1, the school provides a safe and nurturing environment for pupils aged 5-16. The curriculum is well-designed, ensuring that targets in pupils' education, health, and care plans are met. Teachers encourage open communication about emotions and feelings, fostering personal development and welfare. With outstanding exam results and effective safeguarding arrangements, Longspee School is an excellent choice for parents seeking a high-quality education for their children.
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  • Westfield Arts College

    Westfield Arts College is an outstanding all-through school located in Preston, Dorset. With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, our tailored teaching programs and interventions provide excellent support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Moderate Learning Difficulty. We have effective safeguarding policies, good staff support and training, and a positive Ofsted report. Our focus on individual progress ensures each student receives the education they deserve.
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  • 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 strong focus on student safety and resources, although improvement is needed in teacher quality. With an outstanding Ofsted rating and impressive exam results, including 65% achieving Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs, The Woodroffe School is an ideal choice for parents seeking a high-quality education for their children.
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  • Bournemouth School

    Bournemouth School is an outstanding secondary school located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. With a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 and a focus on academic excellence, the school consistently achieves impressive exam results, with 97% of students achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs. The school's sixth form offers a customised programme, allowing students to develop their full potential and gain an edge in the job market. With a nurturing and caring environment, Bournemouth School provides a top-quality education for boys aged 11-18.
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  • Rushcombe First School

    Rushcombe First School is an outstanding primary school, situated in Corfe Mullen. With a focus on child-centered education, the school offers a rich and ambitious curriculum, exceptional pastoral support, and a nurturing environment for students to thrive and succeed. Parents can trust that their children will receive an excellent education at Rushcombe First School.
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Dorset County has 58 ofsted outstanding schools that serve 15,123 students for the school year 2023/24.

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