Buckland Newton Church of England School

URN: 113776 • Dorchester DT2 7BY

Overview

Name
Buckland Newton Church of England School
URN
113776
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nicola Ralph (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Buckland Newton, Dorchester DT2 7BY

Summary

Buckland Newton Church of England School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Dorchester, Dorset. With a current enrolment of 71 pupils and a capacity of 105, the school serves a mixed-gender population and is known for its strong academic performance, being recognized as the highest achieving school in the area.

The school emphasizes a commitment to excellence in education within a Christian framework, aiming to inspire students through engaging and challenging learning experiences. The curriculum is designed to excite children's imaginations while fostering a supportive learning environment.

Buckland Newton CE Primary School benefits from robust community involvement, including active participation from parents, the Governing Body, and local volunteers. The school maintains strong links with the local Church and the Friends of Buckland Newton School (FBNS), enhancing its role as a central part of the village community.

Key details

LA
Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
105
Pupils
71
Boys
35
Girls
40
FSM %
4.20
Open date
Close date
2017-05-31
Last Ofsted
2017-02-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 71 35 40 105 4.20
2024-09-11 71 35 40 105 4.20
2023-09-11 71 35 40 105 4.20
2022-09-11 71 35 40 105 4.20
2021-09-11 71 35 40 105 4.20
2020-09-11 71 35 40 105 4.20

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