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Beaminster School

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Beaminster School

Newtown, Beaminster, DT8 3EP

Voluntary controlled school
Christian
Pupils
679
Ages
11-18
FSM
22.1%
Attainment 8
47.0
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.8%
Basics 9-5
43.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
51.3%
EBacc APS
4.26
EBacc 9-5
22.2%
EBacc 9-4
34.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
25.24
A*-A Grades
6.1%
A*-B Grades
23.7%
AAB+ %
5.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 43 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Beaminster School

Beaminster School is a secondary school in Beaminster, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.0. The school has around 679 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Newtown, Beaminster, DT8 3EP | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Beaminster School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — Good
  2. Nov 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Beaminster School

What is Beaminster School's Ofsted rating?
Beaminster School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Beaminster School's latest exam results?
Beaminster School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Beaminster School located?
Beaminster School is a secondary school in Beaminster, Dorset (DT8 3EP).
How many pupils attend Beaminster School?
Beaminster School has around 679 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Beaminster School with other schools?
View Beaminster School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Dorset.