St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas

About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas is an academy converter in Sherborne, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 89 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 February 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Dorset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

89 / 119 (75%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

2 February 2022

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6RH

Phone

01935476515

Headteacher

Ian Bartle

Website

www.bradfordabbas.dorset.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas?

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas is an academy converter in Sherborne, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas have?

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas has 89 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas's Ofsted rating?

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 February 2022).

How does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

44% of pupils at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas is part of SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST.

Where is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas?

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas is located at Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6RH.