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Dorchester · Dorset · DT2 7BY. primary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 2 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
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 publication date: 12/12/2021. Open Ofsted report
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Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 12/12/2021). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
Published DfE figures show 71% 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.
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is in Dorchester (DT2 7BY), Dorset. URN 144413.
Open School Compass with Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School 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.
Verbatim from the published report (Ofsted inspection report). Open the full PDF for context.
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Governors help shape and promote the schools’ distinctive mission/vision, values, ethos and identity , and us e their expertise and skills by acting as a critical friend to the school and offering challenge and support to school leaders .
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22 schools on the Dorchester town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
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Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School
URN: 144413
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Dorchester
Postcode: DT2 7BY
Ofsted overall: Good (12/12/2021)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/144413/
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