Schools and Education in Salway Ash

There are 15 schools within 5 miles of Salway Ash town centre, including 11 primary and 2 secondary schools. Of those inspected by Ofsted, 67% are rated Good or Outstanding. Parents should note that 4 schools have a rating below Good — it's worth reviewing the latest inspection reports.

Total Schools
15
Primary
11
Secondary
2
Good / Outstanding
67%

Ofsted Ratings Overview

8
4
Good (8) Requires Improvement (4) Not yet inspected (3)
Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 0.7 miles B3162, Bridport, DT6 5JE Inspected: 13 October 2023 The Sir John Colfox Academy Secondary 1.7 miles Ridgeway, Bridport, DT6 3DT Inspected: 20 October 2023 Bridport Primary School Primary 2.3 miles St Andrews Road, Bridport, DT6 3BJ Inspected: 17 May 2023 Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Skilling Hill Road, Bridport, DT6 5LA Inspected: 19 July 2024 Loders CofE Primary Academy Primary 2.8 miles Bridport, DT6 3SA Inspected: 20 December 2024 Beaminster St Mary's Academy Primary 3.4 miles Clay Lane, Beaminster, DT8 3BY Inspected: 18 July 2023 Beaminster School Secondary 3.7 miles Newtown, Beaminster, DT8 3EP Inspected: 13 November 2023 Mountjoy School 3.9 miles Tunnel Road, Beaminster, DT8 3HB Inspected: 13 January 2023
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School Primary 1.9 miles Pymore Road, Bridport, DT6 3TR Inspected: 15 October 2025 Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 3.8 miles School Hill, Bridport, DT6 3TB Inspected: 18 March 2024 Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 4 miles Yarnbarton, Broadwindsor, Beaminster, DT8 3QL Inspected: 31 January 2024 Marshwood CofE Primary Academy Primary 4.9 miles B3165, Bridport, DT6 5QA Inspected: 14 June 2024
Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 2 miles Mill Lane, Bridport, DT6 6HD Bridport 2.7 miles Skilling Hill Road, Skilling Hill Road, Bridport, DT6 5LA Inspected: 01 October 2012 Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Primary 4.8 miles Church Street, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, DT6 4QS Inspected: 22 January 2025