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Sturminster Newton High School
Bath Road, Bath Road, Sturminster Newton DT10 1DT
Sturminster Newton High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 550 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in June 2015. The present school opened in 2023.
This school is a member of Sherborne Area Schools' Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Shaftesbury School, The Gryphon School and King Arthur's School.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Environment and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Progress.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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|---|---|---|
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| 9.3 | The Gryphon School | |
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| 15.8 | Queen Elizabeth's School |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attainment: Below average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
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