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Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney

Dorchester · Dorset · DT2 9AU. primary · Voluntary aided school · State-funded · Ages 2 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Published snapshot

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Ofsted overall
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KS2 RWM expected
73%
Attainment 8
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English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 21/10/2024. Open Ofsted report

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What are Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney's Key Stage 2 results?

Published DfE figures show 73% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.

Where is Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney?

Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney is in Dorchester (DT2 9AU), Dorset. URN 113804.

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Inspection excerpt

Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 24 September 2024). Open the full PDF for context.

Everyone is proud to belong to this small, rural school. Relationships are warm and positive, which means pupils feel nurtured and safe. There are growing numbers of pupils at the school and yet parents and carers, pupils and staff continue to value the close-knit, family feel. The values of the school underpin daily…

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Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
URN: 113804
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Dorchester
Postcode: DT2 9AU
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/113804/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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