The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 125
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 35.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Darren Marklew (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Clay Lane, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3BY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Beaminster St Mary's Academy's Ofsted rating?
Beaminster St Mary's Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beaminster St Mary's Academy?
Beaminster St Mary's Academy currently has 125 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beaminster St Mary's Academy take?
Beaminster St Mary's Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beaminster St Mary's Academy?
Beaminster St Mary's Academy is in Beaminster, DT8 3BY, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beaminster St Mary's Academy have a sixth form?
No, Beaminster St Mary's Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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