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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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