Welcome to Sturminster Newton High School
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the website for Sturminster Newton High School.
We are a values-driven school rooted in the heart of our beautiful local community. Serving the town of Sturminster Newton and its surrounding villages, we take immense pride in the strong relationships we build with families, local organisations, and the wider community. We believe that education is a shared journey — one that thrives through collaboration, trust, and mutual support. As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child, and we are proud to be part of that village.
Our school offers the best of both worlds: the warmth and personal attention of a smaller setting, combined with high expectations for academic achievement and personal development. In 2025, we celebrated some of our strongest ever GCSE results that showcased our outcomes as some of the best in Dorset – a reflection of our students’ hard work, our staff’s dedication, and the strength of our school culture.
At Sturminster Newton, we are committed to nurturing the whole child. Our broad and balanced curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, build resilience, and prepare students for the challenges and opportunities ahead. We foster a love of learning in an environment where every student is known, supported, and encouraged to flourish.
We hope our website gives you a clear sense of what makes our school special. If you would like to visit us during the school day, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We would be delighted to welcome you, show you around, and answer any questions you may have.
We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
With warm regards
Mr Michael Motteram, Headteacher
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