A good academy sponsor led school in Dorset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Beaminster St Mary's Academy.
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/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102.0 | 100.0 |
| 2023 | 102.0 | 106.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 102.0 | 106.0 |
| 2024 | 102.0 | 100.0 |
Overall Trend:
Declining trend (-3.0 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-3.0 per year)
Down -3.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"We love each other, learn together and inspire all to succeed."
Beaminster St Mary’s Academy is a Church of England school, part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust, with regular worship at school and in church; its biblical foundation is the Parable of the Lost Sheep.
Welcome message from Headteacher Mr D Marklew, noting Beaminster St Mary’s Academy’s history, its 2014 academy conversion and partnership within the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust, and the school’s vision that emphasises safety, happiness and striving for excellence while upholding Christian values.
Breakfast Club operates 7:30am–8:35am at £2 per day; Aquarium After School Club runs 3:15pm–5:45pm, £5 per session, two sessions (3:15–4:30 and 4:30–5:45); subsidies available for more than one child; bookings via Arbor app.
SEND provisions are implemented via a Gradual Response (Assess–Plan–Do–Review) cycle, with interventions across Cognition and Learning, Communication and Interaction, Social, Emotional and Mental Health, and Sensory and Physical needs; examples include Read Write Inc., phonics support, SALT/Speech and Language, ELSA, Zones of Regulation, and various in-class strategies; staff undertake ongoing CPD and use approaches like In Their Shoes.
Information about admissions is provided, including in-year admissions processed through the local authority; applicants should contact the LA for an application form and a supplementary information form if required; full details are available via the Dorsetforyou admissions page and the school’s admission policy PDF.