The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 46
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 4.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Peter Beare (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Marshwood, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Marshwood CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marshwood CofE Primary Academy?
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy currently has 46 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marshwood CofE Primary Academy take?
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Marshwood CofE Primary Academy?
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy is in Bridport, DT6 5QA, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marshwood CofE Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Marshwood CofE Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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