William Barnes Primary School
URN: 113676 • Sturminster Newton DT10 1BZ
Overview
- Name
- William Barnes Primary School
- URN
- 113676
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Fiona Locke (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01258472257
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bridge Street, Sturminster Newton DT10 1BZ
Summary
William Barnes Primary School is a community school located in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, catering to 166 pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment, where the ethos of "Where every child counts" underpins its approach to education. This philosophy emphasizes the importance of individual potential and aims to foster resilience, confidence, and self-assurance in every child.
The curriculum at William Barnes combines academic success with engaging and enjoyable experiences, ensuring that children look forward to their school days. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) focuses on creating enabling environments that cater to the diverse needs of learners, allowing them to explore and develop at their own pace. Parents are encouraged to participate in school life, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
Attendance is a key focus for the school, as regular attendance is linked to better academic outcomes. The school actively monitors attendance and works collaboratively with families to address any barriers to consistent school attendance, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to succeed.
The curriculum at William Barnes combines academic success with engaging and enjoyable experiences, ensuring that children look forward to their school days. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) focuses on creating enabling environments that cater to the diverse needs of learners, allowing them to explore and develop at their own pace. Parents are encouraged to participate in school life, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
Attendance is a key focus for the school, as regular attendance is linked to better academic outcomes. The school actively monitors attendance and works collaboratively with families to address any barriers to consistent school attendance, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to succeed.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 166 | 81 | 85 | 270 | 24.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 175 | 85 | 90 | 270 | 24.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 167 | 80 | 87 | 270 | 22.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 167 | 80 | 87 | 270 | 22.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 174 | 77 | 97 | 270 | 23.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 182 | 76 | 106 | 270 | 20.90 |
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