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Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Drimpton Road, Broadwindsor, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3QL, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.7 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
93
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a small pupil population of 93, this primary school shows a mixed performance profile. While it ranks in the top 63% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report. Notably, there were no students achieving the higher standard in these subjects, which may be a concern for parents seeking strong academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.8%
Black African2.2%
Location
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50.82120, -2.80145 · DT8 3QL
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN113777
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 6.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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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