Dorset
158 state-funded schools with 44,670 pupils on roll, in the South West region. Every school’s page has its published figures against Dorset and England.
- Primary
- 119
- Secondary
- 28
- All-through
- 1
- Special
- 6
- Alternative provision
- 4
- Academies
- 111
- Maintained
- 40
- Maintained special
- 4
- Free schools
- 3
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Dorset against England
Published figures for the authority’s schools, set against the same kind of school across England.
All state-funded schools
Overall absence
2024/257.5%
- England
- 6.8%
0.7 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 4.8% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 4.7% |
| 2020/21 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 2021/22 | 8.2% | 7.6% |
| 2022/23 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| 2023/24 | 7.9% | 7.1% |
| 2024/25 | 7.5% | 6.8% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2519.5%
- England
- 18.1%
1.4 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 11.2% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 10.9% |
| 2020/21 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021/22 | 24.1% | 22.5% |
| 2022/23 | 21.1% | 21.2% |
| 2023/24 | 21.1% | 20.0% |
| 2024/25 | 19.5% | 18.1% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/253.1%
- England
- 2.4%
0.7 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 0.8% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 0.8% |
| 2020/21 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| 2021/22 | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| 2022/23 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| 2023/24 | 3.0% | 2.3% |
| 2024/25 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/2511.33
- England
- 10.88
0.45 higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 5.08 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 5.36 |
| 2019/20 | 4.53 | 3.76 |
| 2020/21 | 4.80 | 4.25 |
| 2021/22 | 6.71 | 6.91 |
| 2022/23 | 8.86 | 9.33 |
| 2023/24 | 11.62 | 11.31 |
| 2024/25 | 11.33 | 10.88 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.14
- England
- 0.12
0.02 higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 0.10 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 0.10 |
| 2019/20 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| 2020/21 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| 2021/22 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| 2022/23 | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| 2023/24 | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| 2024/25 | 0.14 | 0.12 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2520.3%
- England
- 25.7%
5.4 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 18.3% | 22.5% |
| 2022/23 | 19.6% | 23.8% |
| 2023/24 | 20.1% | 24.6% |
| 2024/25 | 20.3% | 25.7% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/2515.2%
- England
- 14.0%
1.2 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 13.9% | 12.4% |
| 2022/23 | 14.6% | 12.9% |
| 2023/24 | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| 2024/25 | 15.2% | 14.0% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/256.0%
- England
- 5.2%
0.8 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| 2022/23 | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| 2023/24 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| 2024/25 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/255.5%
- England
- 21.4%
15.9 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 3.4% | 19.6% |
| 2022/23 | 4.1% | 20.2% |
| 2023/24 | 4.7% | 20.8% |
| 2024/25 | 5.5% | 21.4% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/2618.0
- England
- 18.5
0.5 lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 18.4 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 18.6 |
| 2019/20 | 18.6 | 18.8 |
| 2020/21 | 18.7 | 18.5 |
| 2021/22 | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| 2022/23 | 18.1 | 18.5 |
| 2023/24 | 17.9 | 18.6 |
| 2024/25 | 18.1 | 18.6 |
| 2025/26 | 18.0 | 18.5 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Teacher sickness absence
2024/254.9 days
- England
- 5.0 days
0.1 days lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 4.0 days |
| 2018/19 | 3.8 days | 4.0 days |
| 2019/20 | Not published | Not published |
| 2020/21 | 3.3 days | 3.9 days |
| 2021/22 | 6.6 days | 6.3 days |
| 2022/23 | 5.0 days | 5.2 days |
| 2023/24 | 5.5 days | 5.3 days |
| 2024/25 | 4.9 days | 5.0 days |
Days lost to sickness absence in the school year, averaged across all teachers. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2024/25.
Primary schools
Overall absence
2024/255.4%
- England
- 5.2%
0.2 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 4.2% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 4.0% |
| 2020/21 | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| 2021/22 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| 2022/23 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| 2023/24 | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| 2024/25 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2512.8%
- England
- 13.0%
0.2 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 8.7% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 8.2% |
| 2020/21 | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| 2021/22 | 17.0% | 17.7% |
| 2022/23 | 14.4% | 16.2% |
| 2023/24 | 13.7% | 14.6% |
| 2024/25 | 12.8% | 13.0% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/251.0%
- England
- 0.9%
0.1 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 0.4% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 0.4% |
| 2020/21 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021/22 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| 2022/23 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| 2023/24 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| 2024/25 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/252.92
- England
- 2.47
0.45 higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 1.40 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 1.41 |
| 2019/20 | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| 2020/21 | 1.45 | 0.99 |
| 2021/22 | 1.45 | 1.42 |
| 2022/23 | 1.91 | 1.81 |
| 2023/24 | 2.94 | 2.27 |
| 2024/25 | 2.92 | 2.47 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.03
- England
- 0.03
The same as England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 0.03 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 0.02 |
| 2019/20 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 2020/21 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| 2021/22 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| 2022/23 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 2023/24 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| 2024/25 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Reading, writing and maths: expected standard
2025/26 (provisional)60%
- England
- 63%
3 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 55% | 59% |
| 2022/23 | 54% | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 55% | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 57% | 63% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 60% | 63% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 2 who met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 2 attainment, 2025/26.
Reading, writing and maths: higher standard
2025/26 (provisional)7%
- England
- 9%
2 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 7% | 7% |
| 2022/23 | 8% | 8% |
| 2023/24 | 6% | 8% |
| 2024/25 | 7% | 8% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 7% | 9% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 2 who met the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 2 attainment, 2025/26.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2518.5%
- England
- 24.7%
6.2 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 18.0% | 23.1% |
| 2022/23 | 18.7% | 24.0% |
| 2023/24 | 18.8% | 24.3% |
| 2024/25 | 18.5% | 24.7% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/2516.5%
- England
- 15.0%
1.5 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 15.1% | 13.0% |
| 2022/23 | 15.4% | 13.5% |
| 2023/24 | 16.0% | 14.1% |
| 2024/25 | 16.5% | 15.0% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/253.7%
- England
- 3.5%
0.2 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2022/23 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| 2023/24 | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| 2024/25 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/255.9%
- England
- 23.4%
17.5 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 3.8% | 21.2% |
| 2022/23 | 4.6% | 22.0% |
| 2023/24 | 5.2% | 22.8% |
| 2024/25 | 5.9% | 23.4% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/2620.7
- England
- 21.2
0.5 lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 21.3 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 21.4 |
| 2019/20 | 21.5 | 21.4 |
| 2020/21 | 21.2 | 21.1 |
| 2021/22 | 21.3 | 21.0 |
| 2022/23 | 21.1 | 21.1 |
| 2023/24 | 21.1 | 21.2 |
| 2024/25 | 21.0 | 21.3 |
| 2025/26 | 20.7 | 21.2 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Secondary schools
Overall absence
2024/259.1%
- England
- 8.4%
0.7 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 5.5% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 5.5% |
| 2020/21 | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| 2021/22 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| 2022/23 | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| 2023/24 | 9.7% | 8.9% |
| 2024/25 | 9.1% | 8.4% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2524.6%
- England
- 23.4%
1.2 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 13.9% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 13.7% |
| 2020/21 | 13.8% | 14.8% |
| 2021/22 | 29.5% | 27.7% |
| 2022/23 | 26.1% | 26.5% |
| 2023/24 | 26.9% | 25.6% |
| 2024/25 | 24.6% | 23.4% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/254.8%
- England
- 3.9%
0.9 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 1.2% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 1.3% |
| 2020/21 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| 2021/22 | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| 2022/23 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 2023/24 | 4.7% | 3.8% |
| 2024/25 | 4.8% | 3.9% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/2518.66
- England
- 21.24
2.58 lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 10.13 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 10.75 |
| 2019/20 | 7.10 | 7.43 |
| 2020/21 | 7.80 | 8.48 |
| 2021/22 | 11.39 | 13.96 |
| 2022/23 | 14.89 | 18.90 |
| 2023/24 | 19.06 | 22.61 |
| 2024/25 | 18.66 | 21.24 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.24
- England
- 0.23
0.01 higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 0.20 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 0.20 |
| 2019/20 | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| 2020/21 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| 2021/22 | 0.09 | 0.16 |
| 2022/23 | 0.20 | 0.22 |
| 2023/24 | 0.23 | 0.25 |
| 2024/25 | 0.24 | 0.23 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Attainment 8
2025/26 (provisional)44.5
- England
- 47.4
2.9 lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 48.7 | 49.8 |
| 2022/23 | 45.0 | 47.2 |
| 2023/24 | 45.3 | 46.9 |
| 2024/25 | 44.2 | 47.1 |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 44.5 | 47.4 |
The average of pupils' points across eight GCSE-level qualifications, with English and maths counted twice. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 4 performance, 2025/26.
English and maths: grade 4 or above
2025/26 (provisional)63%
- England
- 66%
3 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 70% | 70% |
| 2022/23 | 65% | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 65% | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 64% | 66% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 63% | 66% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 4 with grade 4 or above in both English and maths. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 4 performance, 2025/26.
English and maths: grade 5 or above
2025/26 (provisional)42%
- England
- 48%
6 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 46% | 51% |
| 2022/23 | 41% | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 43% | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 42% | 47% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 42% | 48% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 4 with grade 5 or above in both English and maths. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 4 performance, 2025/26.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2520.6%
- England
- 25.8%
5.2 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 18.1% | 20.9% |
| 2022/23 | 19.5% | 22.7% |
| 2023/24 | 20.2% | 24.1% |
| 2024/25 | 20.6% | 25.8% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/2514.7%
- England
- 13.4%
1.3 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| 2022/23 | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| 2023/24 | 14.3% | 12.9% |
| 2024/25 | 14.7% | 13.4% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/254.0%
- England
- 3.1%
0.9 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2022/23 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 2023/24 | 3.6% | 2.7% |
| 2024/25 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/255.4%
- England
- 19.2%
13.8 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 3.2% | 17.5% |
| 2022/23 | 3.7% | 18.1% |
| 2023/24 | 4.4% | 18.6% |
| 2024/25 | 5.4% | 19.2% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/2617.4
- England
- 17.3
0.1 higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 16.5 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 16.8 |
| 2019/20 | 17.7 | 17.2 |
| 2020/21 | 18.1 | 17.1 |
| 2021/22 | 17.8 | 17.1 |
| 2022/23 | 17.4 | 17.2 |
| 2023/24 | 17.3 | 17.4 |
| 2024/25 | 17.7 | 17.3 |
| 2025/26 | 17.4 | 17.3 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Special schools
Overall absence
2024/2511.8%
- England
- 12.8%
1.0 percentage point lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 10.2% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 10.1% |
| 2020/21 | 14.4% | 15.2% |
| 2021/22 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 2022/23 | 11.7% | 13.0% |
| 2023/24 | 11.8% | 13.0% |
| 2024/25 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2530.3%
- England
- 35.3%
5.0 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 29.6% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 28.8% |
| 2020/21 | 46.0% | 48.9% |
| 2021/22 | 40.9% | 40.4% |
| 2022/23 | 33.5% | 38.3% |
| 2023/24 | 32.4% | 37.2% |
| 2024/25 | 30.3% | 35.3% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/256.8%
- England
- 6.9%
0.1 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 4.4% |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 4.6% |
| 2020/21 | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2021/22 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| 2022/23 | 5.1% | 6.2% |
| 2023/24 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 2024/25 | 6.8% | 6.9% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/255.83
- England
- 12.32
6.49 lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 12.34 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 11.32 |
| 2019/20 | 1.77 | 7.76 |
| 2020/21 | 2.37 | 7.29 |
| 2021/22 | 1.83 | 9.60 |
| 2022/23 | 4.83 | 10.99 |
| 2023/24 | 8.94 | 12.62 |
| 2024/25 | 5.83 | 12.32 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.20
- England
- 0.08
0.12 higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 0.07 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 0.06 |
| 2019/20 | 0.14 | 0.04 |
| 2020/21 | 0.26 | 0.03 |
| 2021/22 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| 2022/23 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| 2023/24 | 0.11 | 0.08 |
| 2024/25 | 0.20 | 0.08 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2544.3%
- England
- 48.8%
4.5 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 36.8% | 44.4% |
| 2022/23 | 40.8% | 45.6% |
| 2023/24 | 42.5% | 47.1% |
| 2024/25 | 44.3% | 48.8% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/250.0%
- England
- 0.5%
0.5 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2022/23 | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| 2023/24 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2024/25 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/25100.0%
- England
- 99.5%
0.5 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 99.7% | 99.1% |
| 2022/23 | 99.8% | 99.2% |
| 2023/24 | 100.0% | 99.3% |
| 2024/25 | 100.0% | 99.5% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/251.7%
- England
- 14.4%
12.7 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 1.7% | 14.5% |
| 2022/23 | 2.0% | 14.4% |
| 2023/24 | 1.5% | 14.4% |
| 2024/25 | 1.7% | 14.4% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/267.0
- England
- 7.3
0.3 lower than England.
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| Year | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not published | 6.7 |
| 2018/19 | Not published | 6.8 |
| 2019/20 | 6.4 | 7.0 |
| 2020/21 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| 2021/22 | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| 2022/23 | 6.2 | 7.0 |
| 2023/24 | 6.1 | 7.1 |
| 2024/25 | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| 2025/26 | 7.0 | 7.3 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Schools in Dorset
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