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School Compass
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy
Bridport · Dorset · DT6 5QA. primary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 4 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Dorset index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Requires improvement
- KS2 RWM expected
- 38%
- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 13/06/2024. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What is Marshwood CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy has an overall Ofsted grade of Requires improvement (published 13/06/2024). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are Marshwood CofE Primary Academy's Key Stage 2 results?
Published DfE figures show 38% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.
Where is Marshwood CofE Primary Academy?
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy is in Bridport (DT6 5QA), Dorset. URN 141524.
How do I compare Marshwood CofE Primary Academy with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with Marshwood CofE Primary Academy shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Requires Improvement School inspection · 08 May 2024). Open the full PDF for context.
s in some subjects. The curriculum is not implemented as the school intends in some subjects. This is because the essential curriculum knowledge is not structured in clear, achievable steps. Where important curriculum content is not clearly identified, pupils do not learn essential knowledge. As a result, some learning…
From the school's website
Short excerpts from publicly scanned pages — corroborate on a visit; not an inspection verdict.
Official links
Source pages for tables and establishment details.
Other schools in Bridport
11 schools on the Bridport town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
- Bridport Primary School
- Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
- Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
- Charmouth Primary School
- Loders CofE Primary Academy
- Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
Citation
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Marshwood CofE Primary Academy
URN: 141524
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Bridport
Postcode: DT6 5QA
Ofsted overall: Requires improvement (13/06/2024)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/141524/
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