Beaminster School

Beaminster School We are proud of our school and its achievements across the entire curriculum.

We are optimistic about the future for our students and seek to develop their abilities in a happy, secure, stimulating and purposeful environment.

GCSE RESULTSFollowing on from last week’s fine set of A Level and BTEC results, we are delighted to announce another imp...
20/08/2026

GCSE RESULTS
Following on from last week’s fine set of A Level and BTEC results, we are delighted to announce another impressive set of GCSE and Level 2 results this year.
These reflect the tremendous hard work students have put in over the course of their studies, alongside the high-quality teaching and tireless support provided by staff which has played such a pivotal role in securing these outcomes.
There was much euphoria, and some relief, as the long summer wait was over and envelopes could be ripped open allowing students to finally celebrate and enjoy their well-deserved successes!
Mr Prendergast, Head of Year 11, was thrilled with the outcomes: “Our congratulations to all the students for their individual effort and dedication, but also for how fantastically they worked as a community of students, supporting one another and showing real determination, commitment and ambition to achieve these wonderful successes. It has been a privilege to be their Head of Year.”
Alongside the many outstanding individual performances, the following students deserve particular congratulations for gaining the equivalent of eight or more A grades and securing the top Grade 9 in several subjects: Seth (7 x Grade 9’s), Hardy (5 x Grade 9’s), Bella (4 x Grade 9’s), Frankie, Jo and Cale (3 x Grade 9’s).
Keith Hales, Headteacher, said: “Today is about celebrating our talented, well-rounded and highly qualified young people. I am full of admiration for the way in which the students have approached their studies and extend my thanks to our supportive parent community, as well as to our skilled staff. Collectively and individually, the students have done superbly, laying really strong foundations for the next stage of their educational journey which promises to be very exciting.”
Sarah Walters, Head of Sixth Form, was equally proud: “We are very much looking forward to working with this cohort of students, many of whom are staying with us and moving on up into our Sixth Form. Any student who is still unsure about where to pursue their studies next year is invited to contact the school to discuss possible A-Level and Level 3 options.”

REMINDER - ACTION REQUIRED BY FRIDAY 14th AUGUST
13/08/2026

REMINDER - ACTION REQUIRED BY FRIDAY 14th AUGUST

ACTION REQUIRED NOWCurrent entitlement to Free School Meals will NOT AUTOMATICALLY ROLL OVER to the new academic year.It...
16/07/2026

ACTION REQUIRED NOW
Current entitlement to Free School Meals will NOT AUTOMATICALLY ROLL OVER to the new academic year.
It is up to parents/carers to check eligibility will continue.
For more information, to apply or check eligibility, please click this link as soon as possible:
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/news/more-dorset-children-could-qualify-for-free-school-meals-?utm_source=Education+Bulletin+for+head+teachers&utm_campaign=a5e56857e4-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_11_19_10_39_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-40a09f51df-439618636
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YEAR 12 STUDENT SUCCESSYear 12 student, Eliza  applied for a highly competitive work experience week at Diamond Light So...
15/07/2026

YEAR 12 STUDENT SUCCESS
Year 12 student, Eliza applied for a highly competitive work experience week at Diamond Light Source, the UK’s national synchrotron facility, and was selected from over 1500 applicants!
Working on beamline I19 alongside another student, Eliza learned about crystallography, a technique used to precisely measure the atomic and molecular structure of materials.
During the week, her team identified conditions that produced several novel materials, which will be investigated further for potential environmental applications.
Eliza will even be named in the research paper her supervising researcher writes about the discovery - fantastic!

YEAR 10 ART TRIP TO LONDONThe Art department took Year 10 Art students to London for an exciting day discovering artwork...
15/07/2026

YEAR 10 ART TRIP TO LONDON
The Art department took Year 10 Art students to London for an exciting day discovering artwork connected to their chosen GCSE themes.
Travelling up by train, the full and active day included visiting the National Gallery, the Courtauld Institute and the Tate Modern, all on foot so that the students could get their steps in!
This meant that much of the value of the day was not only in the artwork they saw, but also the hustle and bustle of the city, the sites and sounds from street artists in Covent Garden bringing the place to life (our very own Mr Vine even became part of a street act!), to political activists and skateboarders on the South Bank.
For some students it was also their first time in London, and although the weather was hot it was not too hot; everyone was very grateful to get seats on the train on the way back though!

STAFF VACANCIESWe have three current staff vacancies - please feel free to share.Beaminster is a great place to work, so...
09/07/2026

STAFF VACANCIES
We have three current staff vacancies - please feel free to share.
Beaminster is a great place to work, so if you have the right skills and abilities and would like to be part of our team, we want to hear from you!
Full details and application forms are available on the school website:
https://www.beaminster.dorset.sch.uk/staff-vacancies

YEAR 9 INDEPENDENT LEARNINGAs part of their independent learning this Summer Term, Year 9’s had to design their own poli...
08/07/2026

YEAR 9 INDEPENDENT LEARNING
As part of their independent learning this Summer Term, Year 9’s had to design their own political party, looking at policies, focussing on the leader’s qualities, recruitment and how to obtain voters.
Congratulations to all 17 worthy winners, with special mention to Elih and Dylan, who each received a pen with the name of their political party engraved on it for their outstanding work.
All 17 winners now have an invitation to visit the Houses of Parliament in September!
Head of Year, Mrs Stone, says: “I was very impressed with the level and quality of the work produced, and am very proud of them all.”

YEAR 6 INDUCTION DAYSWe were delighted to be able to welcome all of our new Year 7 students in to school for their induc...
08/07/2026

YEAR 6 INDUCTION DAYS
We were delighted to be able to welcome all of our new Year 7 students in to school for their induction days this week, they were all fantastic!
The students, from nearly 25 different primary schools, were kept busy with two full days of activities, including a session on resilience, a range of different lessons, a map task, and they all made some granola and created the bags to take it home in.
Lots of new friendships were made and the students all demonstrated excellent resilience in the hot weather.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the New Parent Information evening tonight, Wednesday 8th July, when any last queries can be picked up and final information shared. A representative from FOBS (the Friends of Beaminster School) will also be present.
Please do bring along any outstanding New Student Information forms and Home-School agreements, copies will be available tonight for anyone who needs them.

OPEN EVENINGA reminder that we look forward to welcoming all prospective new parents, carers and students to our main sc...
29/06/2026

OPEN EVENING
A reminder that we look forward to welcoming all prospective new parents, carers and students to our main school Open Evening on Wednesday 1st July from 5-7pm.
We are aware that this is now the same time as a certain England match ... so this will also be shown on screens around the school so no one will miss out.
The Head’s short presentation will also take place during the match’s half time break, and a bell will sound to notify staff and parents to gather in the Library (there is a screen in the Library).
This is our main Open Evening and showcase event of the year, when all departments are open and staff and students available to speak to so we do hope you will come along and see us.
Some very short Open Mornings will run towards the end of September, well in advance of the first admission deadline for September 2027 entry.

SCHOOL CHOIR COMPETITIONBronze Award June 2026There were a record-breaking number of entries this year for the Somerset ...
26/06/2026

SCHOOL CHOIR COMPETITION
Bronze Award June 2026
There were a record-breaking number of entries this year for the Somerset & Dorset School Choir competition so we were delighted to learn that Mrs Edwards and our school choir have been awarded the Bronze prize in the secondary category; many congratulations!
The Choir Competition is a joint event delivered by Jackdaws Music Education Trust, Somerset Music and Dorset Music Service supported by Octagon Music Hub, and funded by Arts Council England and the Department for Education.

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Newtown
Beaminster
DT83EP

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Monday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

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+441308862633

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