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Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Symondsbury, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6HD, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.8 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
105
Capacity
112
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 98%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. Students' performance in KS2 shows that 67% meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing the school in the top 45% nationally, although only 17% achieve the higher standard. Overall, it appears to be a solid choice for families seeking a nurturing educational setting in Dorset.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (53 responses)
★★★★★4.6
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child makes good progress
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
School has high expectations
98%
School responds to concerns
79%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.2%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
White Irish1.0%
Location
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50.73858, -2.78799 · DT6 6HD
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN113815
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a good school?
Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores 89.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% 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 Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Based on 53 Ofsted Parent View responses, Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 92% across all parent survey questions.
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