Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney Catchment Area
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney is a voluntary aided primary school in Dorchester, Dorset , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 114 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
114
Pupils
105
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney Catchment Area Information
Admission to Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney is managed by Dorset and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney — School Information
- Full address
- Litton Cheney, Dorchester, DT2 9AU
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 11.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113804
Other Primary Schools in Dorchester
If Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dorchester are the next closest alternatives.
Broadmayne First School Catchment Area
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Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School Catchment Area
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Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · DT2 0JP
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
Is Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney currently has 114 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney? ▾
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Dorset before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney cover? ▾
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney is a primary school in Dorchester, Dorset, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.