School Compass
Dorchester Learning Centre
Dorchester · Dorset · DT2 9PS. all-through · Pupil referral unit · State-funded · Ages 5 to 18. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Dorset index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
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- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 03/07/2022. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What is Dorchester Learning Centre's Ofsted rating?
Dorchester Learning Centre has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 03/07/2022). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
Where is Dorchester Learning Centre?
Dorchester Learning Centre is in Dorchester (DT2 9PS), Dorset. URN 130316.
How do I compare Dorchester Learning Centre with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with Dorchester Learning Centre shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Good School inspection · 25 May 2022). Open the full PDF for context.
s for pupils during their time at the school. Staff encourage pupils to be aspirational and leaders work to make sure that pupils receive the support they need towards achieving their goals. Pupils value the time that staff dedicate to getting to know them so that they can respond appropriately to their needs. As a…
Official links
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Other schools in Dorchester
22 schools on the Dorchester town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
Citation
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Dorchester Learning Centre
URN: 130316
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Dorchester
Postcode: DT2 9PS
Ofsted overall: Good (03/07/2022)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/130316/
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