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15th May 2022
A fabulous area to live, within walking distance to town centre and local schools. Local shop, play park, and a takeaway just round the corner. Lovley nieghbours and very quiet. Fab local walks if you have a dog. ... Read more
Read More14th July 2020
My last name is Eldridge, does anyone know how this street got it's namesake?
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14th July 2020
My last name is Eldridge, does anyone know how this street got it's namesake?
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14th July 2020
My last name is Eldridge, does anyone know how this street got it's namesake?
... Read more
Operator: SW
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line|Heart of Wessex Line
Company: South Western Railway
Operator: GW
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line|Heart of Wessex Line
Company: Great Western Railway
| Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickerell | 6.90 | SSW | 204.32° |
| Weymouth | 7.53 | S | 185.82° |
| Bridport | 14.11 | W | 275.29° |
| Wareham | 14.55 | E | 97.90° |
| Beaminster | 14.70 | WNW | 296.36° |
| Blandford Forum | 15.46 | NE | 50.51° |
| Sturminster Newton | 15.73 | NNE | 21.62° |
| Sherborne | 16.46 | NNW | 348.10° |
| Stalbridge | 17.07 | N | 8.77° |
| Crewkerne | 19.56 | NW | 307.02° |
| Swanage | 22.43 | ESE | 109.15° |
| Village | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stinsford | 1.24 | ENE | 71.48° |
| Stinsford | 1.24 | ENE | 71.48° |
| Charminster | 1.49 | NW | 324.01° |
| Higher Bockhampton | 2.20 | ENE | 64.30° |
| West Stafford | 2.31 | ESE | 107.69° |
| Bradford Peverell | 2.45 | NW | 304.95° |
| Charlton Down | 2.67 | NNW | 342.75° |
| Stratton | 3.02 | NW | 308.24° |
| Winterborne St Martin | 3.02 | WSW | 248.44° |
| West Knighton | 3.21 | SE | 126.27° |
| Broadmayne | 3.52 | SE | 137.26° |
| Piddlehinton | 4.15 | NNE | 22.70° |
| Godmanstone | 4.25 | NNW | 336.74° |
| Winterbourne Abbas | 4.35 | W | 265.51° |
| Puddletown | 4.65 | ENE | 60.85° |
| White Lackington | 4.81 | NNE | 15.10° |
| Warmwell | 4.82 | SE | 127.40° |
| Frampton | 4.85 | NW | 304.18° |
| Tincleton | 4.94 | E | 80.39° |
| Crossways | 5.00 | ESE | 106.91° |
Phase: Primary
Address: Maiden Castle Road , Dorchester
Postcode: DT1 2HH
Headteacher: Mr Gary Spracklen (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Secondary
Address: Queen's Avenue , Dorchester
Postcode: DT1 2ET
Headteacher: Mr N St J F Rutherford (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Address: Queen's Avenue , Dorchester
Postcode: DT1 2HS
Headteacher: Headteacher Caroline Pluck (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Address: Barnes Way , Dorchester
Postcode: DT1 2DZ
Headteacher: Mrs Saira Sawtell (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Address: Barnes Way , Dorchester
Postcode: DT1 2DZ
Headteacher: Mr Gareth Biddle ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Mellstock Avenue , Dorchester
Postcode: DT1 2BH
Headteacher: Mrs Melanie Pallister (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures
Phase: Primary
Address: Lucetta Lane , Dorchester
Postcode: DT1 2DD
Headteacher: Mrs Paula Fearn (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good