Beaminster School
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 47.0 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 47.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 64%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.08
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.33, 0.18]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 117 | 47.0 | — | 64.1% | 51.3% | 4.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 122 | 43.3 | -0.08 | 56.6% | 43.4% | 3.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 120 | 41.4 | -0.10 | 53.0% | 24.0% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 117 | 47.2 | -0.07 | 62.0% | 37.0% | 4.2 |
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School information
| URN | 113884 |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary controlled school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Keith Hales |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | DT8 3EP |
| Latest pupils | 117 |
| FSM eligible | 22.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Newtown, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3EP
http://www.beaminster.dorset.sch.uk/View local authority page1308862633| DfE number | 4505 |
| UKPRN | 10000594 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 28 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 12 Nov 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 26 Sept 2023 |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2023 |