Schools in Dorset, UK
2.3
685 reviews
Average score 2.3 of 5 based on 685 reviews
Showing 1–24 of 911
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South Wilts Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · Salisbury
2.730 reviews
“The school is good, but in turns of normal tests, you are expected to do really well, which seems unfair.”
StrongestActivities3.0
WeakestSafety2.2
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Twynham School
Secondary · Christchurch
2.430 reviews
“My daughter goes to twynham and she has no friends in her classes and go and hour and a half detention for losing her blazer , and the school is even charging…”
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Preston School Academy
Secondary · Yeovil
2.522 reviews
“Overall, great school. But horrible food. Found a DEAD SPIDER on my food. That's why I am writing.”
StrongestFood2.8
WeakestSafety2.1
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Buckler's Mead Academy
Secondary · Yeovil
2.421 reviews
“I am a former student. I would keep far away if you can. The students arnt in control. Teachers think they have the right to put camreas in a unisex public…”
StrongestActivities2.1
WeakestOutdoor environment1.6
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Ringwood School Academy
Secondary · Ringwood
2.820 reviews
“It’s a ok school for the area but there is a lot of sexism, racist and homophobic abuse. When telling the school they don’t go to the right measures to sort…”
StrongestIndoor environment3.0
WeakestFood2.5
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Gillingham School
Secondary · Gillingham
2.520 reviews
“It's not that great honestly wish I could be at home when ever I'm at school yh they have good cookie dough in the canteen don't recommend the vegetable…”
StrongestOutdoor environment2.4
WeakestSafety1.7
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West Moors Middle School
Primary · Ferndown
3.519 reviews
“Sent my youngest to WMMS for the end as we moved from up North . Found school to be very good and good communication.”
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Lytchett Minster School
Secondary · Poole
2.419 reviews
“overall my perception of school and education was changed after attending this school, from something i enjoyed to something i dreaded.”
StrongestFood3.1
WeakestSafety1.7
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Avonbourne Girls Academy
Primary · Bournemouth
2.219 reviews
“If i could give it a zero i could, i was put into so many bad mental states because of this school it is absolute bollocks they put on acts infront of people…”
StrongestSafety2.1
WeakestStaff1.4
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The Gryphon School
Secondary · Sherborne
2.518 reviews
“I was heavily bullied at this school my parents sent emails upon emails and they did nothing at all I was threatened by kids older than me when I was in year 7…”
StrongestActivities2.7
WeakestEducation1.8
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Ringwood Waldorf School
Primary · Ringwood
4.016 reviews
“Ringwood Waldorf School has been a fantastic experience for both my children so far. The curriculum offers something we couldn’t find at any other local…”
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Magna Academy
Secondary · Poole
2.315 reviews
“This school in short sucks. I currently attend this school, and while its education is considered exceptional across Britain, the students are treated like…”
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Highcliffe School
Secondary · Christchurch
3.014 reviews
“As a former student of Highcliffe secondary i can say that it was some what enjoyable. The more you study at this school the more you realise that the higher…”
StrongestActivities2.6
WeakestIndoor environment2.1
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Huish Episcopi Academy
Secondary · Langport
2.914 reviews
“Shit school, not many good teachers. None do anything about bullying, and when it happens during lesson they turn a blind eye to it.”
StrongestFood3.1
WeakestStaff2.1
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Corfe Hills School
Secondary · Broadstone
2.514 reviews
“The lack of teachers mean that support for the students who need extra support is minimal.”
StrongestSafety2.6
WeakestIndoor environment1.7
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The Thomas Hardye School
Secondary · Dorchester
2.913 reviews
“Currently in year 10, and I can tell you that the outstanding Oxford inspection is severely out of date. Unless you’re truly dedicated, it’s difficult.”
StrongestCommunication3.4
WeakestEducation2.3
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Bournemouth School for Girls
Secondary · Bournemouth
3.512 reviews
“The teachers are mostly really lovely and supportive and you have a good network around you to talk to about anything you wish, however if you feel you can’t…”
StrongestFood4.0
WeakestCommunication3.2
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The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Secondary · Bournemouth
2.512 reviews
“To any parents who are looking at school options to take their children too. Please reaad this.”
StrongestActivities1.9
WeakestSafety1.4
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Stanchester Academy
Secondary · Stoke-sub-Hamdon
2.512 reviews
“Honestly this school is horrible, the teachers are so strict and yell at good students all the time, too many things going on at once, they just don't care…”
StrongestCommunication2.2
WeakestEducation1.4
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The Blandford School
Secondary · Blandford Forum
2.412 reviews
“this school is the worst school ever the teachers are so disrespectful and they tell you off for no reason and the uniform rules are wrong this school has made…”
StrongestFood2.9
WeakestCommunication1.2
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Beaminster School
Secondary · Beaminster
3.211 reviews
“Maths is especially lacking, with a certain member of staff having a very archaic teaching method, and incredibly unsupportive and arrogant towards those who…”
StrongestSafety3.5
WeakestFood2.3
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The Trafalgar School at Downton
Secondary · Salisbury
3.111 reviews
“i currently attend this school and its okay. i have dealt with bullying since day one and not much has been done about it.”
StrongestFood4.1
WeakestEducation2.8
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Glenmoor Academy
Secondary · Bournemouth
2.911 reviews
“Yes, the grades are high so if you want to have a good job then sure, come here. But I have been physically and mentally abused by students here and reported…”
StrongestFood3.3
WeakestIndoor environment2.0
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Budmouth Academy Weymouth
Secondary · Weymouth
3.110 reviews
“Teachers put wayyy too much pressure on students, children have been put in bins, toilets are disgusting with used pads stuck on walls, food isnt always great…”
StrongestIndoor environment2.8
WeakestOutdoor environment2.2
Reviews in Dorset, UK
How parents and students rate the schools in Dorset
Every review rates the school in eight areas. Here is the average for Dorset, UK — from 685 reviews of 126 schools — and the schools rated highest in each area.
Rating by area
- 1Outdoor environment2.8
- 2Food2.8
- 3Activities2.8
- 4Staff2.6
- 5Communication2.6
- 6Indoor environment2.6
- 7Education2.5
- 8Safety2.5