William Barnes Primary School
Primary · Community school · Ages 4–11 · Sturminster Newton, Dorset
William Barnes Primary School is a primary school in Sturminster Newton, Dorset for ages 4–11 (community school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 22 February 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Bridge Street, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BZ
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Dorset
- Pupils on roll
- 162 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 25.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 22 February 2023
Strengths
- “The school’s motto of ‘every child counts’ is believed by all.”
- “Pupils are treated as individuals in a happy and inclusive culture.”
- “They enjoy attending school and feel safe and well cared for.”
To improve
- “However, there is sometimes inconsistency in how well staff support pupils when they listen to them read.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 28 April 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 55% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 23 first-preference applications, 23 offers in total, 23 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Dorset.
- St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull 3.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford 3.1 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Shillingstone Church of England Primary School 3.5 mi Good Last distance published
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull 3.8 mi Good
- Hazelbury Bryan Primary School 4.0 mi Good Last distance published
- Stalbridge Church of England Primary School 4.0 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Stower Provost Community School 5.0 mi Not judged
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 5.3 mi Not judged Last distance published