St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster, Dorchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
No inspection data available
At a Glance
9.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
28.3
Infant (KS1)
32.0
KS2
5
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
148 pupils
150 capacity
2 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Dorchester
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Admissions Demand - Dorset
Places available
3,776
Applications
2,808
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Dorset (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.07008%
Overall absence
4.8%
Persistent absence
125
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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