Sturminster Newton High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bath Road Bath Road Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1DT |
| Phone | 01258472642 |
| Reference Number | 149657 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 617 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.19%
Girls: 53.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 48 | 62 | 110 |
| 8 | 54 | 50 | 104 |
| 9 | 46 | 70 | 116 |
| 10 | 48 | 55 | 103 |
| 11 | 48 | 52 | 100 |
| 12 | 19 | 31 | 50 |
| 13 | 22 | 12 | 34 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.4% |
| White, Other | 6.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2023 | Academy conversion letter |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59% |
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:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 28.63 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 30.19 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 47 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 39 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 4 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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William Barnes Primary School
Bridge Street, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1BZ |
0.72 miles |
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St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull
New Street, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PZ |
2.32 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull
Old Mill Lane, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1JX |
3.13 miles |
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford
Station Road, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL |
3.27 miles |
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Stalbridge Church of England Primary School
Duck Lane, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2LP |
3.73 miles |
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Shillingstone Church of England Primary School
Augustan Avenue, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0TX |
3.87 miles |
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Stower Provost Community School
Woodville Stour Provost, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5LX |
4.27 miles |
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Hanford School
Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, DT11 8HN |
4.32 miles |
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Hazelbury Bryan Primary School
Droop, Hazelbury Bryan Primary School, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2ED |
4.69 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PF |
5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Yewstock School
Honeymead Lane, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EW |
0.16 miles |
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The Forum School
Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0QS |
3.09 miles |
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Clayesmore School
Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, DT11 8LL |
4.69 miles |