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St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DD, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.6 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
174
Capacity
183
Ages
2–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance in fostering a positive learning environment for its 174 pupils aged 2-9. While specific academic progress data is limited, the school ranks better than 29% of others in its locality, suggesting a commendable level of achievement relative to peers. Parents can expect a nurturing atmosphere, although they may want to inquire further about academic outcomes and support services.
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Last inspected: 13 July 2010Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.2%
Asian Other5.7%
White Other4.6%
Asian Indian4.6%
Mixed Other2.3%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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50.70840, -2.42939 · DT1 2DD
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN140771
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 July 2010.
Is St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester a good school?
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester scores 28.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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