Yewstock School
Community special school · Ages 2–19 · Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Yewstock School is a special school in Sturminster Newton, Dorset for ages 2–19. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 29 March 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Honeymead Lane, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1EW
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Council
- Dorset
- Pupils on roll
- 167 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 46.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 29 March 2023
Strengths
- “‘Couldn’t be happier with the care and teaching provided at Yewstock’ and ‘a wonderful school’ are views shared by many parents.”
- “Pupils love coming to this school.”
- “It is a place where pupils flourish and excel.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 26 May 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) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What a pass unlocks for Yewstock School
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Dorset.
- The Forum School 2.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Hanford School 4.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Clayesmore School 4.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Bryanston School 6.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Port Regis Preparatory School 7.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Milton Abbey School 7.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Forum Centre 7.8 mi Standards maintained
- The Luccombe Hub 8.7 mi No Ofsted grade