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Sturminster Marshall First School
78 High Street, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4AY, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.7 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
68
Capacity
148
Ages
4–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
46%
Summary
With a small student body of 68, the school has a high parent satisfaction rate of 92%, indicating strong community support. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, which may be a consideration for parents. The LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than only 8% of schools, highlighting potential areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
Parent View (38 responses)
★★★★4.1
School keeps me informed
97%
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child makes good progress
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Good range of subjects
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
School has high expectations
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.1%
White Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Location
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50.79606, -2.07257 · BH21 4AY
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN113675
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sturminster Marshall First School rated by Ofsted?
Sturminster Marshall First School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Sturminster Marshall First School a good school?
Sturminster Marshall First School scores 7.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sturminster Marshall First School?
Based on 38 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sturminster Marshall First School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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