Details

Age Range13-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityDorset
AddressBlandford Road, BH21 4DT
URN141526

School Census

Total 1598
Girls/Boys 828/770
Girls/Boys Ratio 51.8%/48.2%
% pupils where English not first language 1.7%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 181
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 13.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
03/10/2023 Requires improvement
22/03/2012 Good
03/12/2008 Good
Inspection Date 03/10/2023
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 22/03/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 03/12/2008
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 42.80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 62.00%
Entering EBacc 13.00%
EBacc average point score 3.79
Progress 8 -0.17
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 43%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 59%
Entering EBacc 7%
EBacc average point score 3.71
Progress 8 -0.06
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 48%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 70%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.1
Progress 8 -0.14

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree24%
agree42%
disagree20%
strongly disagree13%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree24%
agree52%
disagree14%
strongly disagree8%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree14%
agree44%
disagree24%
strongly disagree12%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree5%
agree5%
disagree10%
strongly disagree5%
don't know10%
not applicable65%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree10%
agree37%
disagree32%
strongly disagree15%
don't know6%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree20%
agree21%
disagree18%
strongly disagree16%
don't know3%
not applicable22%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes21%
no79%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree11%
agree32%
disagree21%
strongly disagree34%
dont know2%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree30%
agree39%
disagree15%
strongly disagree8%
don't know8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree21%
agree41%
disagree21%
strongly disagree10%
don't know7%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree18%
agree44%
disagree26%
strongly disagree9%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree58%
disagree7%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree30%
agree51%
disagree8%
strongly disagree2%
don't know8%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree20%
agree37%
disagree22%
strongly disagree12%
don't know8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes59%
no41%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin89.8%
any other white background ethnic origin2.8%
white and black african ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin90%
any other white background ethnic origin2.8%
white and black african ethnic origin0.9%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.9%

Nearby Schools

Pamphill Church of England First School

(0.32 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Inadequate

Age: 5-9, Gender: Mixed

Address: Pamphill Green, , BH21 4EE