Schools in Sturminster Newton
6 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturminster Newton High School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (4)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelbury Bryan Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| William Barnes Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yewstock School Community special school | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.