Two schools, one located in West Dorset and one located in North Dorset, have been nominated for an awards ceremony dubbed the 'Oscars of education'.

The Tes (Times Educational Supplement) Schools Awards 2024 brings independent and state schools together to "celebrate excellence across the whole education sector".

Award categories up for grabs include 'Boarding School of the Year', Inclusive School of the Year and 'Teaching Assistant of the Year' among others.

The winners will be revealed at a ceremony at the Grosvenor Hotel, Park Lane on Friday, June 21.

The full list of nominees can be found on the Tes website here.

Which Dorset schools were nominated at the Tes Schools Awards 2024?

The Prince of Wales School in Dorchester was nominated in the 'Best Use of Technology' category, whilst Port Regis in Motcombe was shortlisted for 'Boarding School of the Year'.

On The Prince of Wales school website it says: "Our Vision and Ethos as a school is to create a climate where all learners are welcomed and are enabled to achieve their potential.

"We seek to be an outstanding school and aim for our children to grow into confident, enthusiastic and happy learners who develop their abilities and talents to the full and achieve their very best."

Meanwhile, Port Regis describes itself as being "steeped in history" on its website.

It details its ethos of being "forward thinking and innovative in its approach to educating young children".

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Alongside those two Dorset schools, St Edward's School in Poole was nominated for 'Staff Wellbeing School of the Year'.

Jon Severs, editor of Tes Magazine said: "Congratulations to all the shortlisted entries - the standard was so high this year despite the challenges schools face.

"It is critical we celebrate excellence and share it widely so we can ensure that the fantastic work happening in education is properly recognised."