Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
URN: 113804 • Dorchester DT2 9AU
Overview
- Name
- Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
- URN
- 113804
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Sitch (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01308482410
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Litton Cheney, Dorchester DT2 9AU
Summary
Thorner's Church of England School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Litton Cheney, Dorchester, with a current enrolment of 114 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 105. The school aims to foster a nurturing and inspirational learning environment, guided by Christian values, as reflected in its ethos of working together to build a positive future for students.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to support the academic and personal development of every child. It places a strong emphasis on community involvement, encouraging collaboration among students, staff, and families. Thorner's is committed to providing a happy and caring atmosphere where children can thrive.
With a focus on inclusivity, Thorner's Church of England School supports pupils from diverse backgrounds, with 11.10% of students eligible for free school meals. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to succeed. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to support the academic and personal development of every child. It places a strong emphasis on community involvement, encouraging collaboration among students, staff, and families. Thorner's is committed to providing a happy and caring atmosphere where children can thrive.
With a focus on inclusivity, Thorner's Church of England School supports pupils from diverse backgrounds, with 11.10% of students eligible for free school meals. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to succeed. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governor Information (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Thorner's Church of England VA Primary School (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Our Vision and Values (other)
- Policies (other)
- Policy Search (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 114 | 47 | 67 | 105 | 11.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 95 | 36 | 59 | 105 | 11.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 99 | 37 | 62 | 105 | 9.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 99 | 37 | 62 | 105 | 9.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 100 | 38 | 62 | 105 | 9.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 94 | 37 | 57 | 105 | 6.60 |
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