Sturminster Newton High School
URN: 113875 • Sturminster Newton DT10 1DT
Overview
- Name
- Sturminster Newton High School
- URN
- 113875
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jason Davis (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Bath Road, Sturminster Newton DT10 1DT
Summary
Sturminster Newton High School is a mixed community secondary school located in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 643 students and a capacity of 900. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and personal learning environment, where staff and students know each other well. This close-knit community ethos is aimed at promoting both academic and personal achievement, with a focus on developing essential life skills such as communication, problem-solving, and independence.
The curriculum at Sturminster Newton High School encompasses a range of academic subjects, including over 20 A Levels and BTEC courses in the Sixth Form. The school emphasizes the importance of nurturing individual talents and providing opportunities for students to explore their passions. Additionally, the school encourages a strong partnership with parents to enhance student success and well-being.
Sturminster Newton High School is committed to ensuring that students leave equipped with the confidence and skills necessary for further education or employment. The school’s approach is geared towards creating well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges of adulthood and capable of contributing positively to society.
The curriculum at Sturminster Newton High School encompasses a range of academic subjects, including over 20 A Levels and BTEC courses in the Sixth Form. The school emphasizes the importance of nurturing individual talents and providing opportunities for students to explore their passions. Additionally, the school encourages a strong partnership with parents to enhance student success and well-being.
Sturminster Newton High School is committed to ensuring that students leave equipped with the confidence and skills necessary for further education or employment. The school’s approach is geared towards creating well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges of adulthood and capable of contributing positively to society.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 643 | 313 | 330 | 900 | 25.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 643 | 313 | 330 | 900 | 25.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 600 | 298 | 302 | 900 | 22.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 600 | 298 | 302 | 900 | 22.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 625 | 320 | 305 | 900 | 18.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 611 | 315 | 296 | 900 | 17.70 |
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