Schools and Education in Sturminster Common

There are 12 schools within 5 miles of Sturminster Common town centre, including 7 primary and 1 secondary schools. Of those inspected by Ofsted, 83% are rated Good or Outstanding. Yewstock School holds an Outstanding rating. Parents should note that 1 school has a rating below Good — it's worth reviewing the latest inspection reports.

Total Schools
12
Primary
7
Secondary
1
Good / Outstanding
83%

Ofsted Ratings Overview

1
4
1
Outstanding (1) Good (4) Requires Improvement (1) Not yet inspected (6)
Yewstock School 1.5 miles Honeymead Lane, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1EW Inspected: 26 May 2023
William Barnes Primary School Primary 1.1 miles Bridge Street, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BZ Inspected: 28 April 2023 Shillingstone Church of England Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Augustan Avenue, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, DT11 0TX Inspected: 07 December 2023 Hazelbury Bryan Primary School Primary 3.7 miles Thickthorn Lane, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2ED Inspected: 20 July 2023 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull Primary 4.7 miles Old Mill Lane, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1JX Inspected: 30 June 2023
The Forum School 1.8 miles Knapps, Blandford Forum, DT11 0QS Inspected: 21 November 2024
Sturminster Newton High School Secondary 1.6 miles Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1DT St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford Primary 2.4 miles Station Road, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, DT11 8EL Hanford School 3.2 miles Hodway Lane, Blandford Forum, DT11 8HN St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull Primary 4 miles New Street, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1PZ Clayesmore School 4.4 miles Blandford Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 8LL Durweston Church of England Primary School Primary 4.6 miles Milton Lane, Blandford Forum, DT11 0QA