Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
109%
Capacity
114
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 114 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Sitch, it falls under Dorset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1959th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 68 in Dorset.
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney is a popular choice with families — it received 16 applications for 12 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 99% recommending the school (83 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Cricket, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Film Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Litton Cheney, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9AU |
| Headteacher | Michael Sitch |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 114 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.1% |
| School Capacity | 114 / 105 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Sept 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1959th of 13,686
Nationally
174th of 1,469
In South West
7th of 68
In Dorset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
78%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
83 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
16
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
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Contact Information
Litton Cheney, Dorchester
Dorset, DT2 9AU
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