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Sturminster Newton High School

Sturminster Newton · Dorset · DT10 1DT. secondary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 11 to 18. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Ofsted overall: —
KS2 RWM expected: —
Attainment 8: 46.1
English & maths 9–4: 67%

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What are Sturminster Newton High School's GCSE outcomes?

Published Attainment 8 is 46.1. English and maths 9–4: 67%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.

Where is Sturminster Newton High School?

Sturminster Newton High School is in Sturminster Newton (DT10 1DT), Dorset. URN 149657.

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Sturminster Newton High School
URN: 149657
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Sturminster Newton
Postcode: DT10 1DT
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/149657/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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