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Clayesmore School

Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8LL

Key Facts

Mrs Jo Thomson Headteacher

Co-ed Gender

489 Total Pupils

Countryside Location

Day & Boarding Type

7 - 19 Age Range

Mainstream Mainstream/Special

Church of England Religious Ethos

About

Clayesmore School offers a vibrant educational environment that fosters both academic excellence and personal growth. With a strong commitment to nurturing each student's unique talents, the school embraces a holistic approach to learning, promoting creativity and critical thinking alongside traditional subjects. Set within beautiful grounds, it boasts modern facilities and a supportive community, ensuring that every child feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential. Clayesmore is dedicated to preparing students not just for examinations, but for life beyond the classroom.

Fees
Per Term

Pupil Information

Total Pupils

489 pupils

The total number of pupils enrolled at the school.

Boys

253 / 51.74%

Girls

236 / 48.26%

With SEN Support

0 / 0.00%

With SEN EHCP

0 / 0.00%

A-Level Performance
2025

Progress Score

-0.05
Average

These figures tell you how much progress students who studied A levels at this school or college made between the end of key stage 4 and the end of their A level studies, compared to similar students across England. These scores are also known as 'value added' scores.

The scores are calculated by comparing the A-level results of students at this school or college with the A level results of students in schools and colleges across England who started with similar results at the end of the previous key stage – key stage 4.

A score above zero means students made more progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4. A score below zero means students made less progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4.

Average Result

C+

This tells you the average grade that students achieved per A level entry.

AAB (with ≥2 Facilitating Subjects)

24.20%

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages.

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Inspected by ISI

This school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).

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Headteacher Mrs Jo Thomson

Website www.clayesmore.com

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