Damers First School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 9
Ofsted: Good

Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3DFOpen in maps

Damers First School is a primary school in Dorchester for ages 4 to 9. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 October 2017, report published 2 November 2017

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

475 pupils on roll, with places for 600

Eligible for free school meals19.2%

19.2%, 7.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language13.1%

13.1%, 8.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support22.1%

22.1%, 7.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.9%

6.9%, 0.9 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Damers First School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Dorchester Middle School0.8 milesReport card: Needs attention to strong standard49% met the expected standard
The Prince of Wales School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingNot published
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Sunninghill Preparatory School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 9
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Louise Greenham
Phone
01305264924
Website
damers.dorset.sch.uk
Address
Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3DF
Local authority
Dorset
URN
147559

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.