Best 3 Primary schools in Beaminster – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: Beaminster St Mary's Academy (Primary) in Beaminster; Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Primary) in Beaminster; Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Primary) in Beaminster — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Beaminster St Mary's Academy, Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led, voluntary aided school and voluntary controlled school type located around Beaminster, Dorset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Beaminster St Mary's Academy), published Jul 2023. The lowest is 3 (Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 350, typical FSM 25–30%, range 15–20%–35–40%; all within the DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Beaminster St Mary's Academy DT8 3BY	Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School DT8 3JQ	Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School DT8 3QL
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Beaminster Dorset DT8 3BY	Beaminster Dorset DT8 3JQ	Beaminster Dorset DT8 3QL
Latest Ofsted	2 17 Jul 2023	2 7 Mar 2011	3 30 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	140	105
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST	Dorset (838)	Dorset (838)
Website	www.beaminsterstmarys.dsat.org.uk	www.mosterton.dorset.sch.uk	www.broadwindsor.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone	01308862201	01308868492	01308868376
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Beaminster St Mary's Academy

DT8 3BY

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3BY
Ofsted: 2 17 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.beaminsterstmarys.dsat.org.uk
Telephone: 01308862201

Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

DT8 3JQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3JQ
Ofsted: 2 7 Mar 2011
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Dorset (838)
Website: www.mosterton.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone: 01308868492

Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

DT8 3QL

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3QL
Ofsted: 3 30 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Dorset (838)
Website: www.broadwindsor.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone: 01308868376

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.