Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 113927.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 167 |
| Girls | 73 |
| Boys | 94 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 26 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 0 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Jul 2010. | |
| 0.5 mi | Middle deemed secondary | St Osmund's Church of England Middle School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jul 2022. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Manor Park Church of England First School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | Middle deemed secondary | Dorchester Middle School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
| 1.0 mi | Secondary | The Thomas Hardye School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | The Prince of Wales School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
| 1.3 mi | Primary | Damers First School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Oct 2017. | |
| 1.3 mi | Secondary | Dorset Studio School | Studio schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
| 1.8 mi | Primary | St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2019. |
Sunninghill Preparatory School has 167 pupils aged 0 to 13.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.