The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.1 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.1
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
80%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 111 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 617
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 28.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Donna London-Hill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Bath Road, Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1DT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Sturminster Newton High School a selective school?
No. Sturminster Newton High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Sturminster Newton High School?
Sturminster Newton High School currently has 617 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sturminster Newton High School take?
Sturminster Newton High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sturminster Newton High School?
Sturminster Newton High School is in Sturminster Newton, DT10 1DT, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sturminster Newton High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sturminster Newton High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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