St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 2–11 · Sturminster Newton, Dorset
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull is a primary school in Sturminster Newton, Dorset for ages 2–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 17 May 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Old Mill Lane, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1JX
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Council
- Dorset
- Pupils on roll
- 82 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 13.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 17 May 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils enjoy attending this inclusive school.”
- “They live out the school’s deep-rooted values of respect, compassion, forgiveness, and tolerance.”
- “They say this is a place where ‘we make lots of friends and everyone is accepting.’”
To improve
- “However, they do not consistently reflect this in their work across the curriculum.”
- “For example, pupils do not accurately apply their knowledge of spelling and punctuation.”
- “However, these values are not taught systematically through the curriculum.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 30 June 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) | 67% | 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: 6 first-preference applications, 6 offers in total, 6 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 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Stower Provost Community School 1.7 mi Not judged
- Stalbridge Church of England Primary School 3.2 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- William Barnes Primary School 3.8 mi School remains Good
- Wyke Primary School 4.1 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School 4.1 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Gillingham Primary School 4.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury 4.9 mi School remains Good Last distance published