School Compass
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Dorchester · Dorset · DT1 2DD. primary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 2 to 9. 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: 01/03/2023. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
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What is St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 01/03/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
Where is St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester?
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester is in Dorchester (DT1 2DD), Dorset. URN 140771.
How do I compare St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester 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 School inspection · 10 January 2023). Open the full PDF for context.
St Mary’s Catholic First School, Dorchester continues to be a good school.
Official links
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Other schools in Dorchester
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Citation
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St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
URN: 140771
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Dorchester
Postcode: DT1 2DD
Ofsted overall: Good (01/03/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/140771/
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