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Durweston Church of England Primary School

Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0QA, Dorset


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.7 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
140
Capacity
140
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving 80% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 13% nationwide. However, it has not yet seen any pupils reaching the higher standard in key stage 2 assessments. Overall, parent satisfaction appears solid, and the school is well-regarded within the local community.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 21 September 2022
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.80%Top 13% 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 British95.0%
White Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Location
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50.87654, -2.20249 · DT11 0QA

School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN149456
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Durweston Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Durweston Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2022.

Is Durweston Church of England Primary School a good school?

Durweston Church of England Primary School scores 62.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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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