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St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
West Hill, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9RD, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.1 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
149
Capacity
150
Ages
4–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in fostering a supportive learning environment for its 149 pupils aged 4 to 9. While the LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than 31% of schools, specific academic performance metrics are limited. Parents can expect a nurturing atmosphere, although further details on progress and achievement would provide a clearer picture of overall academic success.
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Last inspected: 25 June 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other0.7%
White Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Location
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50.73280, -2.45741 · DT2 9RD
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN151330
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmarysfirstschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2019.
Is St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster a good school?
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster scores 31.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% 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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