VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Requires Improvementgraded 14/11/2023Ages 4–1193 pupilsChurch of England
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Beaminster, within the Dorset local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 93 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 14/11/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Beaminster can view Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 14/11/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence10.9%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals12.9%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.0%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Beaminster
All schools in Beaminster →Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolGood · 1.8 miSalway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolGood · 3.2 miHorizons Therapeutic Education Trust3.6 mi
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