Beaminster School
URN: 113884 • Beaminster DT8 3EP
Overview
- Name
- Beaminster School
- URN
- 113884
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 75.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Keith Hales (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01308862633
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Newtown, Beaminster DT8 3EP
Summary
Beaminster School is a mixed voluntary controlled secondary school located in Beaminster, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 679 students against a capacity of 760. The school has been rated as "Good" by Ofsted following a comprehensive inspection in September 2023, which highlighted its effective educational provision and strong community ethos. The headteacher, Mr Hales, emphasized the school’s commitment to raising student aspirations and fostering positive relationships between staff and pupils.
The curriculum at Beaminster School is designed to support individual learning needs, with a focus on building knowledge from Year 7 through to Year 13. The school offers robust careers education and guidance, ensuring students are well-prepared for adult life. Additionally, the school promotes a culture of reading and is dedicated to adapting teaching methods to meet diverse pupil needs.
Beaminster School prioritizes student wellbeing and safety, with effective safeguarding measures in place. The school community, including staff, students, and parents, is actively engaged in creating a supportive environment, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at Beaminster School is designed to support individual learning needs, with a focus on building knowledge from Year 7 through to Year 13. The school offers robust careers education and guidance, ensuring students are well-prepared for adult life. Additionally, the school promotes a culture of reading and is dedicated to adapting teaching methods to meet diverse pupil needs.
Beaminster School prioritizes student wellbeing and safety, with effective safeguarding measures in place. The school community, including staff, students, and parents, is actively engaged in creating a supportive environment, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Governor Recruitment (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Attendance and Reporting an Absence (sen)
- Term Dates, Clubs & Activities List (calendar)
- Click here to read the Ofsted 2023 report in full (download)
- HERE (other)
- Beaminster (other)
- 6th Form Prospectus and Application Form (other)
- School Prospectus (Parent Handbook) (other)
- Forms, Policies and Key Information (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Woodroffe School (80.2)
- The Thomas Hardye School (79.4)
- The Blandford School (79.1)
- Ferndown Upper School (78.3)
- Lytchett Minster School (69.1)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 679 | 338 | 341 | 760 | 22.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 649 | 322 | 327 | 760 | 21.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 673 | 355 | 318 | 760 | 18.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 673 | 355 | 318 | 760 | 18.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 658 | 353 | 305 | 760 | 17.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 679 | 340 | 339 | 760 | 16.10 |
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