Schools and Education in Beaminster

There are 12 schools within 5 miles of Beaminster town centre, including 8 primary and 2 secondary schools. Of those inspected by Ofsted, 70% are rated Good or Outstanding. There are 3 schools rated below Good, making individual research important for families.

Total Schools
12
Primary
8
Secondary
2
Good / Outstanding
70%

Ofsted Ratings Overview

7
3
Good (7) Requires Improvement (3) Not yet inspected (2)
Beaminster St Mary's Academy Primary 169 yards Clay Lane, Beaminster, DT8 3BY Inspected: 18 July 2023 Beaminster School Secondary 0.4 miles Newtown, Beaminster, DT8 3EP Inspected: 13 November 2023 Mountjoy School 0.6 miles Tunnel Road, Beaminster, DT8 3HB Inspected: 13 January 2023 Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 2.4 miles Fairoak Way, Mosterton, Beaminster, DT8 3JQ Inspected: 21 September 2022 Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 2.7 miles B3162, Bridport, DT6 5JE Inspected: 13 October 2023 The Sir John Colfox Academy Secondary 4.4 miles Ridgeway, Bridport, DT6 3DT Inspected: 20 October 2023 Loders CofE Primary Academy Primary 4.7 miles Bridport, DT6 3SA Inspected: 20 December 2024
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Yarnbarton, Broadwindsor, Beaminster, DT8 3QL Inspected: 31 January 2024 Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 4.2 miles School Hill, Bridport, DT6 3TB Inspected: 18 March 2024 St Catherine's Roman Catholic School Primary 4.8 miles Pymore Road, Bridport, DT6 3TR Inspected: 15 October 2025
Horizons Therapeutic Education Trust 4.3 miles Middle Street, Misterton, Crewkerne, TA18 8LZ St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Primary 5 miles Charlton Close, Crewkerne, TA18 8AS