Schools and Education in North Poorton

There are 10 schools within 5 miles of North Poorton town centre, including 7 primary and 2 secondary schools. Of those inspected by Ofsted, 80% 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
10
Primary
7
Secondary
2
Good / Outstanding
80%

Ofsted Ratings Overview

8
2
Good (8) Requires Improvement (2)
Loders CofE Primary Academy Primary 3 miles Bridport, DT6 3SA Inspected: 20 December 2024 Beaminster School Secondary 3.1 miles Newtown, Beaminster, DT8 3EP Inspected: 13 November 2023 Beaminster St Mary's Academy Primary 3.2 miles Clay Lane, Beaminster, DT8 3BY Inspected: 18 July 2023 Mountjoy School 3.6 miles Tunnel Road, Beaminster, DT8 3HB Inspected: 13 January 2023 The Sir John Colfox Academy Secondary 3.6 miles Ridgeway, Bridport, DT6 3DT Inspected: 20 October 2023 Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 3.7 miles B3162, Bridport, DT6 5JE Inspected: 13 October 2023 Bridport Primary School Primary 4.2 miles St Andrews Road, Bridport, DT6 3BJ Inspected: 17 May 2023 Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School Primary 4.9 miles Maiden Newton, Dorchester, DT2 0AX Inspected: 13 May 2024
Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 1.5 miles School Hill, Bridport, DT6 3TB Inspected: 18 March 2024 St Catherine's Roman Catholic School Primary 4.1 miles Pymore Road, Bridport, DT6 3TR Inspected: 15 October 2025