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Cranborne Middle School
Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5RP, Dorset
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
306
Capacity
256
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
120%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 87%, this middle school offers a supportive environment for students aged 9-13. The school's performance in Key Stage 2 shows that 65% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, only 8% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 11 June 2019Older 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (37 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child feels safe
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
My child is happy
87%
My child makes good progress
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Progress is communicated
84%
School has high expectations
78%
School supports development
73%
School responds to concerns
65%
School keeps me informed
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.4%
White Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Location
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50.92148, -1.91920 · BH21 5RP
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN113853
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Cranborne Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Cranborne Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2019.
Is Cranborne Middle School a good school?
Cranborne Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 Cranborne Middle School?
Based on 37 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cranborne Middle School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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