Beaminster School
Voluntary controlled school · Sixth form
Beaminster, DT8 3EP
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 38% in England
10 of 18 in Dorset
Pupils
673
First preferences per place
0.99
2026/27
Absence
8.4%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.4 | 43.3 | 47.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31% | 35% | 44% | |
| Average English grade | 4.3 | 4.6 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 42% | 47% | 50% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.10 | -0.08 | — |
71% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Sir John Colfox Academy · 4.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 28% in England
- Wadham School · 5.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 25% in England
- Stanchester Academy · 9.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 37% in England
- Preston School Academy · 9.7 mi · Good · Top 36% in England
- Westfield Academy · 10.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 32% in England
- Holyrood Academy · 10.7 mi · Good · Bottom 38% in England
The neighbourhood
Beaminster School is in Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock (typical home £345,000, crime very low).
What is Beaminster School's Ofsted rating?
Beaminster School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Beaminster School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Beaminster School is in the bottom 38% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.