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William Barnes Primary School

Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BZ · Dorset · primary school

Ofsted: Good · 2013 Mixed Primary
OfstedGood
Pupils162
FSM25.3%
KS2 expected55%

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 (2013-07-03)

Overall effectiveness
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good

Similar schools nearby

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

St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull 3.0 mi · Primary · Requires improvement Sturminster Newton, DT10 1PZ St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford 3.1 mi · Primary · Good Blandford Forum, DT11 8EL Shillingstone Church of England Primary School 3.5 mi · Primary · Good Blandford Forum, DT11 0TX St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull 3.8 mi · Primary · Good Sturminster Newton, DT10 1JX Hazelbury Bryan Primary School 4.0 mi · Primary · Good Sturminster Newton, DT10 2ED Stalbridge Church of England Primary School 4.0 mi · Primary · Good Stalbridge, DT10 2LP

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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