Beaminster School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | Newtown Beaminster Dorset DT8 3EP |
| Phone | 01308862633 |
| Reference Number | 113884 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 679 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.78%
Girls: 50.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 65 | 61 | 126 |
| 8 | 58 | 50 | 108 |
| 9 | 54 | 73 | 127 |
| 10 | 59 | 65 | 124 |
| 11 | 67 | 51 | 118 |
| 12 | 14 | 21 | 35 |
| 13 | 21 | 20 | 41 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-11-13 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-26 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-09-21 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-11-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-09-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-10-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-03-04 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-09-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-12-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
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.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.08 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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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.
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| Name | Distance |
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Beaminster St Mary's Academy
Clay Lane, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3BY |
0.37 miles |
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Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Fairoak Way, Mosterton, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3JQ |
2.36 miles |
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Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Drimpton Road, Broadwindsor, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3QL |
2.68 miles |
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Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Salwayash, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5JE |
2.95 miles |
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Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
School Hill, Powerstock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TB |
4.27 miles |
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Perrott Hill School Limited
North Perrott, Crewkerne, TA18 7SL |
4.84 miles |
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Loders CofE Primary Academy
Loders, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3SA |
4.89 miles |
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Kithill, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AS |
4.9 miles |
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Maiden Beech Academy
Lyme Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8HG |
4.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Mountjoy School
Tunnel Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3HB |
0.47 miles |
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The Sir John Colfox Academy
Ridgeway, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3DT |
4.68 miles |