Schools and Education in Southover

There are 9 schools within 5 miles of Southover town centre, including 6 primary and 2 secondary schools. Of those inspected by Ofsted, 50% 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
9
Primary
6
Secondary
2
Good / Outstanding
50%

Ofsted Ratings Overview

2
2
Good (2) Requires Improvement (2) Not yet inspected (5)
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School Primary 2.8 miles Maiden Newton, Dorchester, DT2 0AX Inspected: 13 May 2024 Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School Primary 4.8 miles Riverside Close, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, DT2 7LA Inspected: 26 September 2023
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School Primary 2.5 miles A35, Dorchester, DT2 9LW Inspected: 19 September 2023 Dorchester Middle School Middle deemed secondary 4.6 miles Coburg Road, Dorchester, DT1 2HS Inspected: 17 December 2024
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster Primary 3.5 miles West Hill, Charminster, Dorchester, DT2 9RD Damers First School Primary 3.9 miles Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3DF Dorchester 4 miles Bridport Road, Middle Farm Way, Dorchester, DT1 3RS The Thomas Hardye School Secondary 4.4 miles Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET The Prince of Wales School Primary 4.6 miles Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, DT1 2HH