Beaminster School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Dorset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Beaminster School.

Beaminster, DT83EP Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
52.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.08
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.3%
Continue in education or training
38.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 45.0%
Sustained employment
74.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 38.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 September 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Newtown
Beaminster, DT83EP
Phone
1308862633
Website
beaminster.dorset.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
113884
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Newtown, Beaminster, DT8 3EP
Website
http://www.beaminster.dorset.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
School status
Open
Capacity
760 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
649
Free School Meals
21.9% (142 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.4% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
45.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
38.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
41%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
29 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
62.3 (+10.3 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
29.5 (+10.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
40 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
81
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
649 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Biology (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"ASK"

Ambition Service Kindness ASK

As a Christian foundation school we promote discussion of life’s big questions; reverence for creation; family life and moral development.

Head Teacher's Message

Beaminster is a small, family, rural school with high standards. The Headteacher emphasises that learning is at the heart, staff and parental partnerships are valued, and the aim is to nurture each student to reach their own goals within a Christian foundation and a broad, ambitious curriculum.

Facilities

Science laboratories Technology rooms Computer suite Music suites Drama suites

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum in line with the National Curriculum Life Studies (PSHE) and Citizenship education Religious Education with age-appropriate guidance and collective worship Performing and Visual Arts (Music, Drama, Art) Technology, Computing, and Humanities; science, maths Activities Week and Stop the Clock Days as enrichment

Admissions Criteria

Dorset Council manages our Admissions process. All the information you need about Admissions can be found on the Dorset for You website, including catchment areas and how to apply for a place, whether starting secondary school for the first time, or moving school part way through the school year.

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