How many pupils does Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School have?

Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School has 109 pupils enrolled.

What type of school is Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School?

Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School in?

Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is in the Dorset local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School

Q: Who is the headteacher of Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School?

The headteacher of Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is Phillip Sales.

Buckland Newton, Dorset, DT2 7BY

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 9 November 2021). Last inspected 10 February 2026.

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109

Pupils

12.8%

Free school meals

1 June 2017

Opened

About this school

Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Dorset, Dorset. The school has 109 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 9 November 2021). Last inspected 10 February 2026. The Headteacher is Phillip Sales. The school is administered by Dorset local authority. It belongs to SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST. The school has a Church of England religious character. It opened in 1 June 2017.

School details

Headteacher: Phillip Sales
Trust: SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
Local authority: Dorset
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
URN: 144413

Contact

01300345393 office@bucklandnewton.dorset.sch.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School are handled by the school or the local authority (Dorset). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

71%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →