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Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney

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Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney

Litton Cheney, Dorchester, DT2 9AU

A Good-rated primary school in Dorchester where 73% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school
Church of England
Pupils
114
Ages
2-11
FSM
11.1%
Capacity
105
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
87.0%
Writing
80.0%
Maths
87.0%
RWM Combined
73.0%

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About Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney

Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney is a primary school in Dorchester, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 83 responses), 99% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 73% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 114 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Litton Cheney, Dorchester, DT2 9AU | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2024 — Good
  2. May 2015 — Good

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Frequently asked questions about Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney

What is Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney's Ofsted rating?
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 83 responses): 99% of parents would recommend Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney.
What are Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney's latest exam results?
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney: KS2 2024/25: 73% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney located?
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney is a primary school in Dorchester, Dorset (DT2 9AU).
How many pupils attend Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney?
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney has around 114 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney with other schools?
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