Schools and Education in Shortmoor

There are 11 schools within 5 miles of Shortmoor town centre, including 7 primary and 2 secondary schools. Of those inspected by Ofsted, 70% are rated Good or Outstanding. Parents should note that 3 schools have a rating below Good — it's worth reviewing the latest inspection reports.

Total Schools
11
Primary
7
Secondary
2
Good / Outstanding
70%

Ofsted Ratings Overview

7
3
Good (7) Requires Improvement (3) Not yet inspected (1)
Beaminster School Secondary 0.5 miles Newtown, Beaminster, DT8 3EP Inspected: 13 November 2023 Beaminster St Mary's Academy Primary 0.7 miles Clay Lane, Beaminster, DT8 3BY Inspected: 18 July 2023 Mountjoy School 0.9 miles Tunnel Road, Beaminster, DT8 3HB Inspected: 13 January 2023 Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 2.8 miles Fairoak Way, Mosterton, Beaminster, DT8 3JQ Inspected: 21 September 2022 Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 3 miles B3162, Bridport, DT6 5JE Inspected: 13 October 2023 The Sir John Colfox Academy Secondary 4.5 miles Ridgeway, Bridport, DT6 3DT Inspected: 20 October 2023 Loders CofE Primary Academy Primary 4.5 miles Bridport, DT6 3SA Inspected: 20 December 2024
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 3.1 miles Yarnbarton, Broadwindsor, Beaminster, DT8 3QL Inspected: 31 January 2024 Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 3.9 miles School Hill, Bridport, DT6 3TB Inspected: 18 March 2024 St Catherine's Roman Catholic School Primary 4.9 miles Pymore Road, Bridport, DT6 3TR Inspected: 15 October 2025
Horizons Therapeutic Education Trust 4.4 miles Middle Street, Misterton, Crewkerne, TA18 8LZ