The short version
At capacity.
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–9
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 174
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Head
- Mr Simon Thomas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmManor Park Church of England First School
Primary · 422m away
Sunninghill Preparatory School
Independent · 482m away
Dorchester Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.3km away
The Thomas Hardye School
Secondary · 1.7km away
The Prince of Wales School
Primary · 1.8km away
Dorset Studio School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Penwithen School
Special school · 2.4km away
Dorchester Learning Centre
Pupil referral unit · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester?
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester currently has 174 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester take?
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester caters for pupils aged 2 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester?
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester is in Dorchester, DT1 2DD, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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