At Dorchester we offer high quality teaching and progress in a fun, stimulating and caring environment. Our children strive for excellence in everything they do.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly open school where all children try to do their best from the minute they enter school at three to when they leave for High School at 11.

We have high expectations for all pupils. We welcome diversity and shared experiences, interests and strengths. We have eighteen classes plus the nursery. Each class is a vibrant exciting, learning centre where the children are challenged in a supportive, caring environment.

We are proud of our school and the children’s academic and personal achievements.?

At Dorchester our aim is to nurture knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for learning by delivering exciting, highly practical and cross-curricular approach to the curriculum. We encourage children to be brave, aspirational and resilient in order to help them to reach their full potential.

We focus on a range of values including friendship, respect, courage and determination to prepare them to achieve in a constantly changing and diverse world.