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Marshwood CofE Primary Academy

Dorset, DT6 5QAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
May 2024
KS2 Results
31%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
#13,217
of 13,686 nationally

About Marshwood CofE Primary Academy

Marshwood CofE Primary Academy is a small Church of England primary in Dorset that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 12 applications for just 7 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1. 71, and all 7 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. That level of demand is notable for a school with only 46 pupils on roll and a capacity of 70, suggesting it holds a strong local reputation despite its size. The headteacher is Peter Beare, and the school serves children aged 4 to 11. There is no nursery provision or official sixth form. The school is state-funded and mixed gender, with a Church of England religious character. Just 4.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMarshwood, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QA
HeadteacherPeter Beare
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils46
Free School Meals (FSM)4.4%
School Capacity46 / 70 (66% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Marshwood CofE Primary Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.