Explore other schools in this area
See every school around DT10 1DT on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
Sturminster Newton High School
Bath Road, Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1DT, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.1 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
617
Capacity
900
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 48% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 67%, while nearly half of the students secure grade 5 or higher in these core subjects. However, only 15% of students progress to top-third universities, indicating room for improvement in preparing students for higher education.
Explore this location
Start from postcode DT10 1DT — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Sturminster Newton High School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 4 June 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.1 | Top 48% UK |
| 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%. | 67% | Top 47% UK |
| 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%. | 49% | Top 37% UK |
| 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%. | 80% | Top 28% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 34% | Top 28% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 49% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 39 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.4%
White Other6.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Other0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
traveller_irish0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
Loading map…
50.93427, -2.30413 · DT10 1DT
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Sturminster Newton High School rated by Ofsted?
Sturminster Newton High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2015.
Is Sturminster Newton High School a good school?
Sturminster Newton High School scores 49.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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 Sturminster Newton High School in GCSEs?
Sturminster Newton High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near DT10 1DT?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near DT10 1DT with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.