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 Report Date | 2023-11-13 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| 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 |
|
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 |
|
Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
School Hill, Powerstock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TB |
4.27 miles |
|
Perrott Hill School Limited
North Perrott, Crewkerne, TA18 7SL |
4.84 miles |
|
Loders CofE Primary Academy
Loders, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3SA |
4.89 miles |
|
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Kithill, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AS |
4.9 miles |
|
Maiden Beech Academy
Lyme Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8HG |
4.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
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 |