The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 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
- 184
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 14.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
High Street, Spetisbury, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9DF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Spetisbury CofE Primary School a selective school?
No. Spetisbury CofE Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Spetisbury CofE Primary School?
Spetisbury CofE Primary School currently has 184 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Spetisbury CofE Primary School take?
Spetisbury CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Spetisbury CofE Primary School?
Spetisbury CofE Primary School is in Blandford Forum, DT11 9DF, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Spetisbury CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Spetisbury CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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