Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Dorchester, Dorset , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 109 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
109
Pupils
105
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is managed by Dorset and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Buckland Newton, Dorchester, DT2 7BY
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 12.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144413
Other Primary Schools in Dorchester
If Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dorchester are the next closest alternatives.
Broadmayne First School Catchment Area
Community school · DT2 8PH
The Prince of Wales School Catchment Area
Community school · DT1 2HH
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DT2 7LA
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DT2 0AX
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · DT2 0JP
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · DT2 9AU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School
Is Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School currently has 109 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School? ▾
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Dorset before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Dorchester, Dorset, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School? ▾
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.