Damers First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Dorchester, South West DT1 3DF · Dorset
#768 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#7203 of 15,697 nationally
About Damers First School
Damers First School is a academy primary located in Dorchester, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–9. In 2025 it enrolled 475 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 53.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 768th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (53th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 475; capacity filled 79.2%.
There are 22 schools in Dorchester; Damers First School ranks 13th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)19.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Damers First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 475
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 19.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 79.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Damers First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Thomas Hardye School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
2,014 students · 1.0 km away
Dorchester Middle School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
527 students · 1.3 km away
The Prince of Wales School
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
156 students · 1.4 km away
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
148 students · 1.9 km away
Sunninghill Preparatory School
Dorchester · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
167 students · 2.1 km away
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
177 students · 2.4 km away
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
714 students · 2.4 km away
Manor Park Church of England First School
Dorchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
396 students · 2.6 km away
Dorset Studio School
Dorchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
332 students · 4.0 km away
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
60 students · 5.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
E-ACT Perry Court Academy
Hengrove · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
474 students
St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
476 students
Lethbridge Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
472 students
Alphington Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
472 students
Queen's Park Academy
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
479 students
St James Church School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Damers First School a good school?
Damers First School has a Success Index (England) of 53.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #768 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Damers First School rank in South West?
Damers First School ranks #768 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #7203 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Damers First School?
Damers First School had 475 students in 2025.
Is Damers First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Damers First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Damers First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Damers First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.