170
Pupils · 2024/25
4%
EAL · 2024/25
18%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
The latest DfE performance data shown is from 2017/18. Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 29/03/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityDorset
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Yewstock School · All-through · Dorset
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
170
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
4%
FSM eligible
49%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
18%
Contact
Address
Honeymead Lane, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1EW
Local authority
Dorset
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Sixth form — Key Stage 5
| Year | A-level APS | Avg grade | VA progress | AAB+ | Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Not eligible | Not eligible | Not applicable | Not eligible | 3 |
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 170 | 7.3 | 100% | 4% | 49% | 8% | 18% |
| 2023/24 | 167 | 6.8 | 100% | 4% | 52% | 10% | 24% |
| 2022/23 | 165 | 7.0 | 100% | 4% | 50% | 10% | 27% |
| 2021/22 | 160 | 6.3 | 100% | 4% | 46% | 14% | 40% |
| 2020/21 | 165 | 7.3 | 100% | 5% | 36% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 138 | 7.8 | 100% | 4% | 41% | 9% | 29% |
| 2017/18 | 128 | 6.8 | 99% | 2% | 39% | 8% | 23% |
| 2016/17 | 129 | 6.6 | 100% | 2% | 38% | 8% | 27% |
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