Sturminster Marshall First School
Details
| Age Range | 4-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Address | 78 High Street, BH21 4AY |
| School Website | www.sturminstermarshall.dorset.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1258857348 |
| URN | 113675 |
School Census
| Total | 86 |
| Girls/Boys | 39/47 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.3%/54.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 16 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/11/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 20/06/2007 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 30/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 20/06/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 19 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 19 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 25 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 26 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 37 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 35 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 41 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 38 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 91% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 82% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 45% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 18% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 23% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |