The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 114
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mr Michael Sitch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Litton Cheney, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9AU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney's Ofsted rating?
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney?
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney currently has 114 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney take?
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney?
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney is in Dorchester, DT2 9AU, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney have a sixth form?
No, Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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