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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas
Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6RH, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.6 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
89
Capacity
119
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in 2022, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 89% nationally. However, only 44% of students meet the expected standards, and there are no pupils reaching the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in academic outcomes. Despite its small size of 89 pupils, the school may offer a close-knit community environment for families.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 44% | Bottom 11% 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 British98.9%
White Other1.1%
Location
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50.92582, -2.58992 · DT9 6RH
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN144299
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2022.
Is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas a good school?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas scores 13.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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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