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OpenPrimaryOfsted: School remains GoodURN 113807

Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Voluntary aided school · Beaminster · DT8 3JQ

Ages 4–11 · 132 pupils · Dorset

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

73%

Overall absence

4.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-09-21

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)73%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.0%
Unauthorised1.4%
Authorised absence
3.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
122

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill94%

132 pupils · 140 places

Pupils on roll
132
Boys / girls
66 / 66
School capacity
140
Capacity fill
132 / 140 (94%)
Free school meals
20.5%
FSM pupils
27
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary aided school

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Salisbury
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary aided school
Headteacher
Mr Simon Smith

Location

Address
Fairoak Way, Mosterton
Postcode
DT8 3JQ
Town
Beaminster
County
Dorset
Local authority
Dorset
District
Dorset
Constituency
West Dorset
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (primary), Ages 4–11, in Beaminster, Dorset, 132 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 20.5%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Salisbury.

Open schools in Beaminster
5
Primary schools in Beaminster
3
Academies among open schools in Beaminster
20% (1)
Open schools in DT8
5
Primary in DT8
3
Open schools in Dorset LA
184
Primary in Dorset LA
119

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BeaminsterNear DT8

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Simon Smith
Telephone
01308868492
Website
http://www.mosterton.dorset.sch.uk

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