Schools and Education in Hurst

There are 11 schools within 5 miles of Hurst town centre, including 7 primary and 1 secondary schools. Of those inspected by Ofsted, 67% are rated Good or Outstanding. Parents should note that 2 schools have a rating below Good — it's worth reviewing the latest inspection reports.

Total Schools
11
Primary
7
Secondary
1
Good / Outstanding
67%

Ofsted Ratings Overview

4
2
Good (4) Requires Improvement (2) Not yet inspected (5)
Bovington Academy Primary 2.3 miles Holt Road, Bovington, Wareham, BH20 6LE Inspected: 28 November 2023 St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown Middle deemed secondary 3.3 miles White Hill, Puddletown, Dorchester, DT2 8SA Inspected: 05 March 2025 Wool Church of England Primary School Primary 4 miles High Street, Wool, Wareham, BH20 6BT Inspected: 27 November 2023 Broadmayne First School Primary 4.3 miles Knighton Lane, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DT2 8PH Inspected: 17 May 2023
Employ My Ability (EMA) Ltd 1.1 miles The Street, Moreton, Dorchester, DT2 8RH Inspected: 10 July 2024 St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary 3.7 miles Folly Lane, Wool, Wareham, BH20 6DS Inspected: 09 May 2025
Frome Valley CofE First School Primary 2 miles School Drive, Crossways, Dorchester, DT2 8WR Wool and Bovington Children's Centre 2.4 miles King George V Road, Bovington Shopping Centre, Bovington, BH20 6JQ Inspected: 03 January 2012 Puddletown Church of England First School Primary 3.5 miles Kings Mead, Puddletown, Dorchester, DT2 8FZ Broadmayne 4.3 miles Knighton Lane, Knighton Lane, Dorchester, DT2 8PH Inspected: 22 May 2012 Milborne St Andrew First School Primary 4.6 miles Hopsfield, Milborne St Andrew, Blandford Forum, DT11 0JE