Primary
Ofsted Good
About Motcombe CofE Primary School
Motcombe CE Primary School is a successful village school surrounded by beautiful North Dorset countryside. We value every child as an individual and develop children academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually within a happy and nurturing environment.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
Matt Barge – Executive Headteacher of SAST East Cluster of Schools & Naomi Kendrick – Head of Sc
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.5
Teaching Quality
4.5
Communication
4.5
Student Wellbeing
4.5
Facilities
4.5
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
7.4
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
50.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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Motcombe CofE Primary School has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 3
E
Emily S
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
"Best School Experience Ever!"
I'm so grateful to have found Motcombe Primary School for my children. The staff are caring, dedicated and go above and beyond to make sure every child feels valued and supported. My child loves the outdoor learning environments and the spiritual garden is a beautiful place for reflection.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
R
Rachael M
Unconfirmed
Parent
Mar 20, 2022
4.0
"Good but Room for Improvement"
We've been happy with Motcombe Primary School for the most part, but I would like to see more consistency in the homework and feedback. The facilities are great and my child enjoys the outdoor activities. Overall, a good school that could be even better with some tweaks.
Safety & Wellbeing
3/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
D
David W
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 15, 2021
4.0
"Excellent Education and Community"
My children attended Motcombe Primary School a few years ago and we had a wonderful experience. The school's focus on faith and friendship, learning and laughter really resonated with us and helped shape their values. The extracurricular activities, such as music tuition and sports, were great too.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
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