The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 93
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 16.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mrs Antoinette Barnes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Drimpton Road, Broadwindsor, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3QL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 93 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Beaminster, DT8 3QL, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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