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Leweston School
Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN, Dorset
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
576
Capacity
725
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Faith
Catholic
Summary
With limited published data, the school has a small cohort of 576 students and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.8, indicating room for improvement in academic performance. Notably, there are currently no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a concern for parents prioritizing strong foundational skills. However, the school’s diverse age range from 2 to 19 could offer a unique educational environment for families seeking continuity in their children's schooling.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.8 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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50.90959, -2.52025 · DT9 6EN
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN113920
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.leweston.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Leweston School rated by Ofsted?
Leweston School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Leweston School a good school?
Leweston 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.
How do pupils perform at Leweston School in GCSEs?
Leweston School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.8. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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