How many pupils does Beaminster St Mary's Academy have?

Beaminster St Mary's Academy has 125 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Beaminster St Mary's Academy's Ofsted rating?

Beaminster St Mary's Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023).

How does Beaminster St Mary's Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

75% of pupils at Beaminster St Mary's Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Beaminster St Mary's Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Beaminster St Mary's Academy is part of DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Beaminster St Mary's Academy?

Beaminster St Mary's Academy is located at Clay Lane, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3BY.

Beaminster St Mary's Academy

Clay Lane, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3BY

Good

Inspected 23 May 2023

Good

Ofsted

75%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

125

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Beaminster St Mary's Academy

Beaminster St Mary's Academy is an academy sponsor led in Beaminster, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 125 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 125 / 210 (60%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 May 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

32.1%

Free school meals

5.7%

EAL

4.8%

SEN support

15.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

75%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

100

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.8%

Overall absence

11.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

7.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

16.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -4.0 vs 2023/24

4.47

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

£41,954

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 0% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,928 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.79

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,120

Spend per pupil

£9,360

Income per pupil

46%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Clay Lane, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3BY
Phone: 01308862201
Headteacher: Darren Marklew
Website: http://www.beaminsterstmarys.dsat.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Beaminster St Mary's Academy?: Beaminster St Mary's Academy is an academy sponsor led in Beaminster, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Beaminster St Mary's Academy have?: Beaminster St Mary's Academy has 125 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Beaminster St Mary's Academy's Ofsted rating?: Beaminster St Mary's Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023).
How does Beaminster St Mary's Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 75% of pupils at Beaminster St Mary's Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Beaminster St Mary's Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Beaminster St Mary's Academy is part of DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Beaminster St Mary's Academy?: Beaminster St Mary's Academy is located at Clay Lane, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3BY.

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