The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 170
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 49%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mr Clive Padgett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Honeymead Lane, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Yewstock School's Ofsted rating?
Yewstock School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Yewstock School?
Yewstock School currently has 170 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Yewstock School take?
Yewstock School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Yewstock School?
Yewstock School is in Sturminster Newton, DT10 1EW, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Yewstock School have a sixth form?
Yes, Yewstock School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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