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Beaminster School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth-form provision Good
Previous inspection grade Good
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Academic Progress: Planned ambitious curriculum helps pupils build knowledge from Year 7 to Year 13.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. Good relationships with adults.
Current Educational Practices: School uses assessment to check pupils’ progress but could be better adapted.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers support weakest readers but need better strategies for advanced learners.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can share views through Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: School encourages open communication with parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership effectively listens to and addresses student concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders committed to continuous improvement of education quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying happens occasionally but is reported, and adults help.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: '#Not-okay' campaign encourages reporting of concerns.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs such as beekeeping, sports, and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: 'Stop the Clock' days balance trips and academic responsibilities.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers education with local businesses and universities involved.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form mentoring helps students make informed choices.
Managing and Supporting SEND: School accurately identifies and supports individual needs of SEND pupils.
Subjects Offered: Pupils study a broad range of subjects at key stage 4 and sixth form.
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Beaminster School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Christian school located in Dorset County, South West.

It has 649 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.

At this school, 31% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

96.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-19 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 15.4 - 17
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 31% 34% 60%
Grade 5 or above A Level 6.50% - 15.80%
Day Fees - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.10 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 41.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 31% 19.08% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 54% 30.94% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 24% 15.19% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 6% 5.83% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 18% 9.53% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.48 2.31 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 82.13% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 120 147 144
Pupils staying in education 86% 75.58% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 54% 33.42% 32.73%
School sixth forms 29% 32.21% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 1% 0.13% 10.22%
Other education destinations 2% 9.79% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 3.33% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 3.21% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.07 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 47.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 44% 21.85% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 67% 34.33% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 37% 18.03% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 25% 8.18% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 27% 11.45% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.2 2.57 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 93% 94.1% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 113 157 141
Pupils staying in education 83% 88% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 48% 38.43% 34.03%
School sixth forms 34% 35.76% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 1% 0.14% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 13.86% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 3.43% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2.62% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.41 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 43.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 40% 3 18.97% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 59% 5 30.84% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 40% 18.94% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 17% 4 6.69% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 27% 5 10.5% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 3.93 2.27 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 85.39% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 96 138 135
Pupils staying in education 86% 76.94% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 30% 26.5% 33.25%
School sixth forms 54% 38.5% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.11% 8.45%
Other education destinations 2% 11.83% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 5% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 3.39% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.03 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 45.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 37% 3 23.38% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 64% 3 37.28% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 24% 20.14% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 13% 6 8.93% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 22% 1 13.17% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 3.94 2.61 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 78.06% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 130 152 140
Pupils staying in education 83% 61% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 35% 24% 28.31%
School sixth forms 42% 35.65% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 4% 0.24% 9.08%
Other education destinations 2% 8.47% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 11% 3.71% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.13 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 44.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 40% 23% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 67% 37.29% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 33% 23.07% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 19% 10.39% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 23% 12.11% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 84.56% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 131 163 145
Pupils staying in education 89% 63.88% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 37% 23.25% 30.58%
School sixth forms 50% 41.56% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 0% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 8.56% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 8% 5.31% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 2.31% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 27.91 31.48 30.01
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 26.13 30.99 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 6.50% 12.05% 13.67%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 33 148 201
Students staying in education 48% 45.86% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 9% 6.43% 6.08%
Students entering employment 37% 33% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 9.43% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 33.29 37.79 33.41
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 31.85 37.55 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 11.1% 18.72% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 39 176 248
Students staying in education 46% 48.69% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 5.38% 5%
Students entering employment 32% 29.69% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 15% 11.85% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 27.23 3 28.56 29.39
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 27.21 4 28.14 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 5.4% 10.79% 13.07%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 48 187 232
Students staying in education 52% 45.92% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 8% 8% 7.77%
Students entering employment 28% 32.42% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 10% 10.17% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 30.16 4 27.97 29.03
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 31.82 2 27.64 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 9.1% 11.45% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 5 3
Students staying in education 5 41.83% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 12% 7.33% 5.54%
Students entering employment 15% 24.92% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 5.08% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 26.92 27.58 26.73
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 29.32 28.75 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 6.8% 12.01% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 4 7 3
Students staying in education 11 44.33% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 14% 7.67% 6.37%
Students entering employment 22% 28.25% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 5.33% 4.23%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Terms Dates
Autumn Term 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Beaminster School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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