Sturminster Newton High School is a secondary school in Sturminster Newton, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Sturminster Newton High School currently has around 643 pupils on roll, which is about 71% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.7% boys and 51.3% girls. Around 25.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 60% who stay in school sixth forms and 30% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1DT |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Dorset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jason Davis |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 113875 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 900 |
| Number of Pupils: | 643 |
| Number of Boys: | 313 |
| Number of Girls: | 330 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Barnes Primary School Bridge Street , DT10 1BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturminster Newton High School Bath Road , DT10 1DT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sturminster Newton High School Bath Road , DT10 1DT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yewstock School Honeymead Lane , DT10 1EW | 4out of 4 | 273 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.