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William Barnes Primary School
Bridge Street, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1BZ, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.7 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
166
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. It boasts a strong performance in Key Stage 2, where 55% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 74% nationally. However, only 10% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.1%
White Other19.9%
Asian Indian3.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Location
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50.92408, -2.30741 · DT10 1BZ
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN113676
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is William Barnes Primary School rated by Ofsted?
William Barnes Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2013.
Is William Barnes Primary School a good school?
William Barnes Primary School scores 38.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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