Broadmayne First School and Nursery
Knighton Lane, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DT2 8PHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Broadmayne First School and Nursery is a primary school in Dorchester for ages 2 to 9. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 March 2023, report published 16 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 March 2023
Broadmayne First School is an inclusive school where everyone is treated with respect. Pupils are well-mannered and caring. They are proud to be members of this school. Pupils live the values of 'Be kind, be safe, be respectful'. They say that everyone feels welcome and this is a safe place to be. Leaders, governors and staff have created an environment where pupils enjoy learning and thrive. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Leaders provide additional support for those who need it. Behaviour does not disrupt learning. Pupils cooperate well when learning and playing. Bullying rarely happens. Adults sort out any concerns. Pupils know other people's views might be different from their own. They respect this. Leaders provide pupils with opportunities to develop their talents and interests in sports, music and outdoor learning, such as pond dipping. Pupils delight in demonstrating their gymnastic skills and musical ability. They take on leadership roles, such as pupil ambassadors. By raising money for charities, pupils understand more about social responsibility. Pupils also enjoy participating in projects with older people. Leaders work well with the local community. Parents comment that 'there is a real sense of community spirit at this school'.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum design does not support pupils to remember their learning over time. Pupils find it hard to link new knowledge with what they already know. Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum is constructed to help pupils build knowledge well and remember their learning long-term.
- Leaders in the early years do not provide parents with sufficient information about children's next steps. This makes it hard for parents to support their children's learning at home. Leaders should find ways to help parents to understand how they can best support their children at home.
Pupil numbers and mix
139 pupils on roll, with places for 150
Schools near Broadmayne First School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frome Valley CofE First School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Not published |
| Manor Park Church of England First School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| St Osmund's Church of England Middle School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Sunninghill Preparatory School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Kirsty Jordan-Gill
- Phone
- 01305852471
- Address
- Knighton Lane, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DT2 8PH
- Local authority
- Dorset
- URN
- 113661
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.