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
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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.

Key details

LA
Dorset
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
760
Pupils
679
Boys
338
Girls
341
FSM %
22.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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