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Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School

Dorchester, DT2 7BY · Dorset · primary school

Ofsted: Good · 2012 Mixed Primary Church of England
OfstedGood
Pupils109
FSM12.8%
KS2 expected71%

Catchment / designated area

Catchment area is an explicit high-priority criterion, ranked before out-of-catchment sibling applications.

Source: Dorset admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2012-06-20)

Overall effectiveness
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
Early years provision (where applicable)
Serious weaknesses

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School 3.1 mi · Primary · Good Dorchester, DT2 7LA Piddle Valley Church of England First School 3.8 mi · Primary · Good Dorchester, DT2 7QL Hazelbury Bryan Primary School 4.2 mi · Primary · Good Sturminster Newton, DT10 2ED All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 4.8 mi · Primary · Good Sherborne, DT9 5NQ Cheselbourne Village School 5.3 mi · Primary · Good DORCHESTER, DT2 7NT St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 7.2 mi · Primary · Good Sherborne, DT9 6LS

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Dorset admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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