William Barnes Primary School
William Barnes Primary School is a primary school (Community school), ages 4–11, in Sturminster Newton, DT10, run by Dorset council. It has 162 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023): School remains Good.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 22 February 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (3 July 2013) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 55 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 10 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 31 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 162 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 25.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 26.5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 16.27% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.82% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull
- St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford
- Shillingstone Church of England Primary School
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull
- Hazelbury Bryan Primary School
- Stalbridge Church of England Primary School
- Stower Provost Community School
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School