Sturminster Newton High School Catchment Area
Sturminster Newton High School is a academy converter secondary school in Sturminster Newton, Dorset , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 617 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
617
Pupils
900
Capacity
69%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Sturminster Newton High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Sturminster Newton High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Dorset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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 →Sturminster Newton High School — School Information
- Full address
- Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1DT
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149657
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Frequently Asked Questions — Sturminster Newton High School
Is Sturminster Newton High School oversubscribed? ▾
Sturminster Newton High School has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 617 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.
What is the admissions policy for Sturminster Newton High School? ▾
Admission to Sturminster Newton High School is managed by Dorset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Sturminster Newton High School cover? ▾
Sturminster Newton High School is a secondary school in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Sturminster Newton High School? ▾
Sturminster Newton High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.