Sturminster Marshall First School

A requires improvement community school school in Dorset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sturminster Marshall First School.

Wimborne, BH214AY Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 4-9 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Requires Improvement

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
30 November 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
78 High Street
Sturminster Marshall
Wimborne, BH214AY
Phone
1258857348
Website
sturminstermarshall.dorset.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
113675
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
78 High Street, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, BH21 4AY
Website
http://www.sturminstermarshall.dorset.sch.uk
Age range
4-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
148 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
84
Free School Meals
17.9% (15 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.2 (5.3 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
7 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
14
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
84 pupils
4-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Kindness Respect Trust Friendship

Religious Education follows the Dorset agreed syllabus.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Acting Headteacher Sharon Bentley, emphasising a happy, safe, nurturing environment where every child is known and valued, with a strong focus on kindness, respect, equality and peace and wellbeing at the heart of school life.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Maypole dances Lego clubs Sport practice Dance Drama Creative clubs

Facilities

Beautiful grounds with large field and playground Forest School area Lodge providing extra space for many groups and activities Well-resourced library Discrete learning rooms ICT facilities including interactive whiteboards, computers, laptops and i-pads Secure entrance gate requiring announcement on arrival Car parking Bicycle racks

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum with prime and specific areas of learning (Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Physical Development; Communication and Language; Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding of the World; Expressive Arts and Design) Key Stage 1 and 2 core subjects: English, Mathematics, Science Religious Education follows the Dorset agreed syllabus Foundation subjects: Art, History, Geography, PE, Music, Computing and Technology Modern Foreign Language (Year 3 and 4 only): French ICT facilities across the school including interactive whiteboards, computers, laptops and i-pads Teaching aims emphasize engaging, practical learning with first-hand experiences and curriculum maps per half term

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wrap-around care runs from 7:30am to 5:30pm and includes calm morning arrivals, after-school play and activities, and a relaxed, caring atmosphere.

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