Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School
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Dorchester, DT2 7BY
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 34% in England
14 of 75 in Dorset
Pupils
110
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
4.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 57% | 79% | 71% | |
| Higher standard | 0% | 14% | 6% | |
| Reading | 93% | 93% | 88% | |
| Writing | 57% | 79% | 71% | |
| Maths | 100% | 93% | 100% |
Nearby primary schools
- Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School · 3.0 mi · Good
- Piddle Valley Church of England First School · 3.7 mi · Good
- Hazelbury Bryan Primary School · 4.2 mi · Good · Bottom 50% in England
- All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School · 4.8 mi · No rating
- Cheselbourne Village School · 5.3 mi · No rating
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School · 7.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 3% in England
The neighbourhood
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is in Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown (typical home £375,000, crime very low).
What is Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is in the top 34% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.