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Beaminster School

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Beaminster School

Newtown, Beaminster, DT8 3EP

Voluntary controlled school · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

47.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

47.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2341.446.4
2023/2443.346.4
2024/2547.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.100.00
2023/24-0.080.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 43 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Good
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The Sir John Colfox Academy
7.54 km away · Academy converter
Good
Wadham School
8.77 km away · Voluntary controlled school
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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