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Broadmayne First School

Broadmayne First School

Dorset, DT2 8PHPrimary School·Ages 4-9
Goodby Ofsted

99%

Capacity

148

Pupils

1.9x

Demand

About Broadmayne First School

Broadmayne First School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 9. The school has 148 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 150 places).

Ofsted has rated Broadmayne First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kirsty Jordan-Gill, it falls under Dorset local authority.

Broadmayne First School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 20 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Broadmayne First School include Library, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Rounders, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Book Club, Coding and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Broadmayne First School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKnighton Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PH
HeadteacherKirsty Jordan-Gill
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils148
Free School Meals (FSM)8.8%
School Capacity148 / 150 (99% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

8
LibraryICT SuiteArt StudiosSports HallDining HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

DanceFootballRoundersNetballSwimmingTennisGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChessFilm ClubBook ClubCodingArt ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

20

Applications

38

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

18 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Broadmayne First School

Broadmayne First School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01305852471www.broadmayne.dorset.sch.uk/

Knighton Lane, Dorchester

Dorset, DT2 8PH

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Knighton Lane, Dorchester

Dorset, DT2 8PH

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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