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Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney

Ages 2–11114 pupilsChurch of England
Dorchester, DT2 9AU
Dorset

Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Dorchester, within the Dorset local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 114 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Dorchester can view Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Dorchester (DT2 9AU), Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence13.8%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.2England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals12.2%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26