Cranborne Middle School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 9-13 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cranborne Wimborne Dorset BH21 5RP |
| Phone | 01725517348 |
| Reference Number | 113853 |
Cranborne Middle School has been inspected to assess its ongoing performance since being judged as good in its last inspection in June 2019. The findings suggest that the school's performance may be declining, particularly noted in writing outcomes for Year 6 and the consistency of teaching across subjects. While pupils generally appreciate the supportive environment and engaged in a variety of extracurricular activities, the school's ambitious curriculum is not being delivered effectively, leading to gaps in student learning, particularly in mathematics and written work presentation. The next inspection will be graded, reflecting these concerns.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 306 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.33%
Girls: 49.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 36 | 37 | 73 |
| 6 | 34 | 40 | 74 |
| 7 | 39 | 44 | 83 |
| 8 | 45 | 31 | 76 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.4% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel welcomed and safe due to positive relationships with staff.
- The school offers a broad and inclusive curriculum with enriching experiences.
- There is a strong focus on personal development and leadership opportunities for pupils.
- Behaviour expectations are well understood and generally followed by pupils.
- Reading is prioritized, with dedicated time for pleasure reading and support for those needing help.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent presentation of written work leading to underachievement.
- Insufficient use of assessment feedback to inform future learning.
- Leaders lack strong oversight of curriculum impact leading to gaps in learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | ||
| Writing | 0.2 | ||
| Maths | -0.9 |
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