Schools in Sturminster Newton, South West (2025)
5 schools · 1,014 students · 3 academy, 2 local authority · median Pupils on roll 114.
Sturminster Newton, in South West, has 5 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 1,014 students. By level there are 4 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 3 academy, 2 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Sturminster Newton's schools is 114, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
4 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Hazelbury Bryan Primary School (51.9, top 50% of primary schools nationally), followed by Sturminster Newton High School (49.9, top 50% of secondary schools nationally), and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull (46.3, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Sturminster Newton High School (605 students), William Barnes Primary School (162 students), Hazelbury Bryan Primary School (114 students).
Ranked schools in Sturminster Newton
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 152Hazelbury Bryan Primary SchoolSturminster Newton · Local authority Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 114 students
- 250Sturminster Newton High SchoolSturminster Newton · Academy Secondary46.1 Attainment 8 · 605 students
- 346St Mary's Catholic Primary School, MarnhullSturminster Newton · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 82 students
- 441William Barnes Primary SchoolSturminster Newton · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 162 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hazelbury Bryan Primary School Sturminster Newton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 51.9 Top 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 114 |
| 2 | Sturminster Newton High School Sturminster Newton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 49.9 Top 50% | 46.1 Attainment 8 | 605 |
| 3 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull Sturminster Newton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 46.3 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82 |
| 4 | William Barnes Primary School Sturminster Newton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 40.9 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 162 |
Other schools in Sturminster Newton
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Sturminster Newton side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Sturminster Newton?
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Sturminster Newton with a Success Index (England) of 51.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Sturminster Newton?
Sturminster Newton has 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) educating 1,014 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Sturminster Newton?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Sturminster Newton is 114. Number of pupils in the latest school census.