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Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School
Buckland Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7BY, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.6 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
109
Capacity
105
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 71% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. However, only 6% of pupils achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment, as reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which ranks it better than 58% of schools.
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Last inspected: 20 June 2012Older 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.4%
White Other3.7%
White Irish0.9%
Location
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50.84625, -2.43807 · DT2 7BY
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN144413
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2012.
Is Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School a good school?
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School scores 57.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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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