Academy · Dorset

St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester

Primary
Ages 2–9
Roman Catholic

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Dorset council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Reception and junior school are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2–9
Pupils: 177 (capacity 183)
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Plymouth
Academy trust: PLYMOUTH CAST
Phone: 01305262258
Address: Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, DT1 2DD
Website: stmarysdorchester.dorset.sch.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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