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Allenbourn Middle School
East Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1PL, Dorset
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
512
Capacity
629
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this middle school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 68% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 84% recommending the school based on 156 responses, indicating a strong community support. However, only 8% of students achieve a higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 14 January 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%. | 68% | Top 41% 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 (156 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child is happy
88%
My child makes good progress
85%
Behaviour is good
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
School has high expectations
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
School keeps me informed
81%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.7%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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50.80289, -1.98584 · BH21 1PL
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN141757
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.allenbournmiddle.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Allenbourn Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Allenbourn Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Allenbourn Middle School a good school?
Allenbourn 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 Allenbourn Middle School?
Based on 156 Ofsted Parent View responses, Allenbourn Middle School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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