General school information

Information on Local Authority (LA), specialist and independent schools in Dorset, including health and safety in schools, and the schools complaints procedure.

There are a number of independent schools in the county. The Independent Schools Council Information Service (opens in a new window) website holds a database of all these schools and their contact details.

Health and Safety for schools
The county Health and Safety Team provides support to managers and staff to enable them to carry out their duties effectively.
Schools statistical data
Data trends compiled over a number of years. Included are pupil numbers on roll, pupil number forecasts as well as other statistical information.
Children's Services Premises Team
The Children Services Premises Team is responsible for the management and operation of our asset management planning process.
Specialist schools
What are specialist schools?
The Dorset phase associations
Phases of local authority schools (primary, middle, secondary and special) in Dorset have their own associations.
One to one tuition
One-to-one tuition is an initiative which supports pupil progress and addresses individual needs and gaps in learning at the time it is most needed.
Sixth forms and colleges in Dorset
Information about colleges and schools with sixth forms in Dorset.