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Sturminster Newton High School

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Sturminster Newton High School

Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1DT

A secondary school in Sturminster Newton.

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Pupils
617
Ages
11-18
FSM
28.9%
Attainment 8
46.0
Ofsted
Not yet inspected

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.7%
Basics 9-5
49.0%

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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
80.0%
EBacc APS
4.33
EBacc 9-5
22.0%
EBacc 9-4
33.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.51
A*-A Grades
10.8%
A*-B Grades
28.4%
AAB+ %
11.1%

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 45 students entered

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About Sturminster Newton High School

Sturminster Newton High School is a secondary school in Sturminster Newton, Dorset. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.0. The school has around 617 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1DT | More schools in Dorset

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Frequently asked questions about Sturminster Newton High School

What are Sturminster Newton High School's latest exam results?
Sturminster Newton High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sturminster Newton High School located?
Sturminster Newton High School is a secondary school in Sturminster Newton, Dorset (DT10 1DT).
How many pupils attend Sturminster Newton High School?
Sturminster Newton High School has around 617 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sturminster Newton High School with other schools?
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