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St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
Dorchester · Dorset · DT2 9RD. primary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 4 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
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- KS2 RWM expected
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- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
Where is St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster?
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster is in Dorchester (DT2 9RD), Dorset. URN 151330.
How do I compare St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster 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 (Academy conversion letter Academy conversion letter · 08 January 2025). Open the full PDF for context.
Existing academy: St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster URN: 151330 Predecessor school: St Mary's CofE VC First School, Charminster URN: 113784 West Hill Charminster Dorchester Dorset DT2 9RD Academy conversion and predecessor schools Under the Academies Act 2010, schools may apply to the Secretary of…
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
Preferred attribution when referencing this page in articles or AI answers.
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
URN: 151330
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Dorchester
Postcode: DT2 9RD
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/151330/
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