The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 166
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 24.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Ms Fiona Locke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Bridge Street, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1BZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is William Barnes Primary School's Ofsted rating?
William Barnes Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend William Barnes Primary School?
William Barnes Primary School currently has 166 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does William Barnes Primary School take?
William Barnes Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is William Barnes Primary School?
William Barnes Primary School is in Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BZ, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does William Barnes Primary School have a sixth form?
No, William Barnes Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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