Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Dorchester, South West DT2 9AU · Dorset
#468 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#4577 of 15,697 nationally
About Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney is a local authority primary located in Dorchester, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 115 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 66.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 468th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (51th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 115; capacity filled 109.5%.
There are 22 schools in Dorchester; Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney ranks 9th 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%)73%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)7%
- 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%)12.7%
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 Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 115
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 109.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 73%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 7%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
Bridport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
99 students · 6.2 km away
Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bridport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
33 students · 6.9 km away
Loders CofE Primary Academy
Bridport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
72 students · 6.9 km away
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
60 students · 6.9 km away
Portesham Church of England Primary School
Weymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
46 students · 7.0 km away
Bridport Primary School
Bridport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
267 students · 8.4 km away
The Sir John Colfox Academy
Bridport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
756 students · 8.7 km away
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
137 students · 8.8 km away
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
Bridport · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
100 students · 8.9 km away
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Bridport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
194 students · 9.2 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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South Petherwin Community Primary School
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114 students
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School
Sturminster Newton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
114 students
Sharpness Primary School
Berkeley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
114 students
Northleach Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
114 students
Bowlish Infant School
Shepton Mallet · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
114 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney a good school?
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney has a Success Index (England) of 66.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #468 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 Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney rank in South West?
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney ranks #468 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #4577 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney?
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney had 115 students in 2025.
Is Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney a primary school or a secondary school?
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.