Sturminster Newton High School

School Name: Sturminster Newton High School
Address: Bath Road, Bath Road
Town/City: Sturminster Newton
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT10 1DT
Telephone Number: 01258 472642
Website: www.mysnhs.net

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: Sherborne Area Schools' Trust

Headteacher: Mr Michael Motteram
Capacity: 900
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 605 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 67% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30%

URN: 149657
DfE Number: 838/4179
UKPRN: 10092156
UPRN: 100040600545
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: North Dorset (E14001388)
Electoral Ward: Sturminster Newton (E05012721)

Easting & Northing: 378725E, 115024N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 56' 5.66" N 2° 18' 14.43" W
Plus Code: 9C2VWMMW+X9

DfE Record: View record

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