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Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School

Goodgraded 09/11/2021Ages 2–11109 pupilsChurch of England
Dorchester, DT2 7BY
Dorset

Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Dorchester, within the Dorset local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 109 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 09/11/2021, Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Dorchester can view Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.3%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence9.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals12.7%England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.7%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in DorchesterSee the full area report for DT2 7BY