William Barnes Primary School
Community school
Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BZ
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 26% in England
40 of 75 in Dorset
Pupils
162
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
5.1%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 58% | 45% | 55% | |
| Higher standard | 12% | 0% | 10% | |
| Reading | 77% | 68% | 71% | |
| Writing | 85% | 77% | 77% | |
| Maths | 77% | 45% | 68% |
Nearby primary schools
- St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull · 3.0 mi · Requires improvement
- St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford · 3.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 5% in England
- Shillingstone Church of England Primary School · 3.4 mi · Good · Bottom 18% in England
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull · 3.8 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
- Stalbridge Church of England Primary School · 4.0 mi · No rating · Top 34% in England
- Hazelbury Bryan Primary School · 4.1 mi · Good · Bottom 50% in England
The neighbourhood
William Barnes Primary School is in Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge (typical home £325,000, crime very low).
What is William Barnes Primary School's Ofsted rating?
William Barnes Primary School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does William Barnes Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, William Barnes Primary School is in the bottom 26% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.