Schools and Education in Nettlecombe

There are 13 schools within 5 miles of Nettlecombe town centre, including 10 primary and 2 secondary schools. Of those inspected by Ofsted, 78% 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
13
Primary
10
Secondary
2
Good / Outstanding
78%

Ofsted Ratings Overview

7
2
Good (7) Requires Improvement (2) Not yet inspected (4)
Loders CofE Primary Academy Primary 1.5 miles Bridport, DT6 3SA Inspected: 20 December 2024 The Sir John Colfox Academy Secondary 2.7 miles Ridgeway, Bridport, DT6 3DT Inspected: 20 October 2023 Bridport Primary School Primary 3 miles St Andrews Road, Bridport, DT6 3BJ Inspected: 17 May 2023 Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 3.9 miles B3162, Bridport, DT6 5JE Inspected: 13 October 2023 Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Primary 3.9 miles Skilling Hill Road, Bridport, DT6 5LA Inspected: 19 July 2024 Beaminster St Mary's Academy Primary 4.6 miles Clay Lane, Beaminster, DT8 3BY Inspected: 18 July 2023 Beaminster School Secondary 4.6 miles Newtown, Beaminster, DT8 3EP Inspected: 13 November 2023
Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 0.4 miles School Hill, Bridport, DT6 3TB Inspected: 18 March 2024 St Catherine's Roman Catholic School Primary 3.1 miles Pymore Road, Bridport, DT6 3TR Inspected: 15 October 2025
Bridport 3.9 miles Skilling Hill Road, Skilling Hill Road, Bridport, DT6 5LA Inspected: 01 October 2012 Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney Primary 4 miles School Lane, Dorchester, DT2 9AU Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Primary 4 miles Church Street, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, DT6 4QS Inspected: 22 January 2025 Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 4.5 miles Mill Lane, Bridport, DT6 6HD